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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.29, 23,974.98 and 5,592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.29, 23,974.98 and 5,592.61 is: 8,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.29 : 23,974.98 = 5,592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.29/23,974.98 = 5,592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.29x = 23,974.98 × 5,592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.29x = 134,082,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,082,712.90/15,983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.93

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