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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.23, 23,778.71 and 5,991.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.23, 23,778.71 and 5,991.53 is: 8,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.23 : 23,778.71 = 5,991.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.23/23,778.71 = 5,991.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.23x = 23,778.71 × 5,991.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.23x = 142,470,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,470,824.37/15,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.13

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