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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.22, 23,786.31 and 5,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.22, 23,786.31 and 5,994.58 is: 8,993.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.22 : 23,786.31 = 5,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.22/23,786.31 = 5,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.22x = 23,786.31 × 5,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.22x = 142,588,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,588,938.20/15,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.19

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