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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.30, 23,761.59 and 5,987.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.30, 23,761.59 and 5,987.38 is: 8,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.30 : 23,761.59 = 5,987.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.30/23,761.59 = 5,987.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.30x = 23,761.59 × 5,987.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.30x = 142,269,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,269,668.73/15,852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.70

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