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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.59, 23,763.15 and 5,992.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.59, 23,763.15 and 5,992.47 is: 8,979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.59 : 23,763.15 = 5,992.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.59/23,763.15 = 5,992.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.59x = 23,763.15 × 5,992.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.59x = 142,399,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,399,963.48/15,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.36

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