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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.38, 23,778.84 and 5,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.38, 23,778.84 and 5,996.30 is: 8,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.38 : 23,778.84 = 5,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.38/23,778.84 = 5,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.38x = 23,778.84 × 5,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.38x = 142,585,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,585,058.29/15,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.55

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