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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.36, 23,963.28 and 5,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.36, 23,963.28 and 5,592.40 is: 8,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.36 : 23,963.28 = 5,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.36/23,963.28 = 5,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.36x = 23,963.28 × 5,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.36x = 134,012,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,012,247.07/15,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.73

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