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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.56, 23,979.60 and 5,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.56, 23,979.60 and 5,597.28 is: 8,397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.56 : 23,979.60 = 5,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.56/23,979.60 = 5,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.56x = 23,979.60 × 5,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.56x = 134,220,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,220,535.49/15,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,397.94

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