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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.30, 23,955.83 and 5,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.30, 23,955.83 and 5,974.14 is: 8,960.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.30 : 23,955.83 = 5,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.30/23,955.83 = 5,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.30x = 23,955.83 × 5,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.30x = 143,115,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,115,482.24/15,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,960.79

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