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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.24, 23,770.44 and 5,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.24, 23,770.44 and 5,992.24 is: 8,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.24 : 23,770.44 = 5,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.24/23,770.44 = 5,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.24x = 23,770.44 × 5,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.24x = 142,438,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,438,181.39/15,859.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.40

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