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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.50, 23,770.06 and 5,983.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.50, 23,770.06 and 5,983.77 is: 8,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.50 : 23,770.06 = 5,983.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.50/23,770.06 = 5,983.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.50x = 23,770.06 × 5,983.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.50x = 142,234,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,234,646.10/15,851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.95

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