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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.93, 23,791.82 and 5,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.93, 23,791.82 and 5,999.87 is: 8,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.93 : 23,791.82 = 5,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.93/23,791.82 = 5,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.93x = 23,791.82 × 5,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.93x = 142,747,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747,827.06/15,862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.83

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