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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.96, 23,787.44 and 5,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.96, 23,787.44 and 5,995.34 is: 8,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.96 : 23,787.44 = 5,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.96/23,787.44 = 5,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.96x = 23,787.44 × 5,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.96x = 142,613,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,613,790.53/15,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.33

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