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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.42, 23,773.41 and 5,987.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.42, 23,773.41 and 5,987.94 is: 8,981.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.42 : 23,773.41 = 5,987.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.42/23,773.41 = 5,987.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.42x = 23,773.41 × 5,987.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.42x = 142,353,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,353,752.68/15,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.64

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