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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.34, 23,949.72 and 5,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.34, 23,949.72 and 5,968.76 is: 8,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.34 : 23,949.72 = 5,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.34/23,949.72 = 5,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.34x = 23,949.72 × 5,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.34x = 142,949,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,949,994.21/15,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,950.40

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