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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.26, 23,981.94 and 5,596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.26, 23,981.94 and 5,596.74 is: 8,396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.26 : 23,981.94 = 5,596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.26/23,981.94 = 5,596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.26x = 23,981.94 × 5,596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.26x = 134,220,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,220,682.88/15,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.53

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