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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.87, 23,968.62 and 5,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.87, 23,968.62 and 5,446.06 is: 8,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.87 : 23,968.62 = 5,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.87/23,968.62 = 5,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.87x = 23,968.62 × 5,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.87x = 130,534,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,534,482.72/15,976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.22

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