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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.08, 23,955.48 and 5,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.08, 23,955.48 and 5,580 is: 8,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.08 : 23,955.48 = 5,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.08/23,955.48 = 5,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.08x = 23,955.48 × 5,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.08x = 133,671,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,671,578.40/15,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.98

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