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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.93, 23,790.32 and 5,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.93, 23,790.32 and 5,998.87 is: 8,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.93 : 23,790.32 = 5,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.93/23,790.32 = 5,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.93x = 23,790.32 × 5,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.93x = 142,714,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,714,969.96/15,861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.32

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