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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.88, 23,778.09 and 5,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.88, 23,778.09 and 5,995.80 is: 8,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.88 : 23,778.09 = 5,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.88/23,778.09 = 5,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.88x = 23,778.09 × 5,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.88x = 142,568,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,568,672.02/15,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.80

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