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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.80, 23,766.82 and 5,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.80, 23,766.82 and 5,982.71 is: 8,971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.80 : 23,766.82 = 5,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.80/23,766.82 = 5,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.80x = 23,766.82 × 5,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.80x = 142,189,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,189,991.68/15,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,971.66

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