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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.76, 23,786.94 and 5,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.76, 23,786.94 and 5,997.06 is: 8,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.76 : 23,786.94 = 5,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.76/23,786.94 = 5,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.76x = 23,786.94 × 5,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.76x = 142,651,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,651,706.40/15,854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.41

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