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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856.56, 23,788.18 and 5,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,856.56, 23,788.18 and 5,995.62 is: 8,994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856.56 : 23,788.18 = 5,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856.56/23,788.18 = 5,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856.56x = 23,788.18 × 5,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856.56x = 142,624,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,624,895.27/15,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.69

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