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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.38, 23,771.34 and 5,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.38, 23,771.34 and 5,991.30 is: 8,987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.38 : 23,771.34 = 5,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.38/23,771.34 = 5,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.38x = 23,771.34 × 5,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.38x = 142,421,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,421,229.34/15,847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.05

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