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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.03, 23,777.21 and 5,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.03, 23,777.21 and 5,991.06 is: 8,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.03 : 23,777.21 = 5,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.03/23,777.21 = 5,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.03x = 23,777.21 × 5,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.03x = 142,450,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450,795.88/15,851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.85

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