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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.94, 23,764.25 and 5,988.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.94, 23,764.25 and 5,988.02 is: 8,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.94 : 23,764.25 = 5,988.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.94/23,764.25 = 5,988.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.94x = 23,764.25 × 5,988.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.94x = 142,300,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,300,700.43/15,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.13

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