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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.06, 23,904.97 and 5,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.06, 23,904.97 and 5,944.48 is: 8,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.06 : 23,904.97 = 5,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.06/23,904.97 = 5,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.06x = 23,904.97 × 5,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.06x = 142,102,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,102,541.44/15,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.90

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