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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.30, 23,758.59 and 5,985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.30, 23,758.59 and 5,985.38 is: 8,971.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.30 : 23,758.59 = 5,985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.30/23,758.59 = 5,985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.30x = 23,758.59 × 5,985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.30x = 142,204,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,204,189.41/15,850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,971.70

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