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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.68, 23,973.66 and 5,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.68, 23,973.66 and 5,595 is: 8,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.68 : 23,973.66 = 5,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.68/23,973.66 = 5,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.68x = 23,973.66 × 5,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.68x = 134,132,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,132,627.70/15,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.80

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