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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.70, 23,794.28 and 5,999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.70, 23,794.28 and 5,999.33 is: 8,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.70 : 23,794.28 = 5,999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.70/23,794.28 = 5,999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.70x = 23,794.28 × 5,999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.70x = 142,749,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,749,588.86/15,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.08

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