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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.54, 23,975.08 and 5,449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.54, 23,975.08 and 5,449.85 is: 8,173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.54 : 23,975.08 = 5,449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.54/23,975.08 = 5,449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.54x = 23,975.08 × 5,449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.54x = 130,660,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,660,613.57/15,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.67

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