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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.28, 23,763.96 and 5,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.28, 23,763.96 and 5,984.94 is: 8,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.28 : 23,763.96 = 5,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.28/23,763.96 = 5,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.28x = 23,763.96 × 5,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.28x = 142,225,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,225,874.76/15,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.52

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