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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.08, 23,775.12 and 5,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.08, 23,775.12 and 5,989.32 is: 8,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.08 : 23,775.12 = 5,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.08/23,775.12 = 5,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.08x = 23,775.12 × 5,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.08x = 142,396,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,396,801.72/15,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,983.98

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