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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.88, 23,776.59 and 5,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.88, 23,776.59 and 5,994.80 is: 8,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.88 : 23,776.59 = 5,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.88/23,776.59 = 5,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.88x = 23,776.59 × 5,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.88x = 142,535,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,535,901.73/15,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.30

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