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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.44, 23,970.78 and 5,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.44, 23,970.78 and 5,597.16 is: 8,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.44 : 23,970.78 = 5,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.44/23,970.78 = 5,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.44x = 23,970.78 × 5,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.44x = 134,168,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,168,290.98/15,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.73

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