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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.92, 23,771.16 and 5,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.92, 23,771.16 and 5,986.44 is: 8,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.92 : 23,771.16 = 5,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.92/23,771.16 = 5,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.92x = 23,771.16 × 5,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.92x = 142,304,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,304,623.07/15,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.39

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