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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.92, 23,774.16 and 5,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.92, 23,774.16 and 5,988.44 is: 8,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.92 : 23,774.16 = 5,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.92/23,774.16 = 5,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.92x = 23,774.16 × 5,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.92x = 142,370,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,370,130.71/15,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.39

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