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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.08, 23,779.62 and 5,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.08, 23,779.62 and 5,992.32 is: 8,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.08 : 23,779.62 = 5,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.08/23,779.62 = 5,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.08x = 23,779.62 × 5,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.08x = 142,495,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,495,092.52/15,853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.48

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