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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.06, 23,790.43 and 5,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.06, 23,790.43 and 5,997.12 is: 8,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.06 : 23,790.43 = 5,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.06/23,790.43 = 5,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.06x = 23,790.43 × 5,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.06x = 142,674,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,674,063.56/15,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.94

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