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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.08, 23,975.52 and 5,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.08, 23,975.52 and 5,593 is: 8,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.08 : 23,975.52 = 5,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.08/23,975.52 = 5,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.08x = 23,975.52 × 5,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.08x = 134,095,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,095,083.36/15,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.34

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