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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.26, 23,983.44 and 5,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.26, 23,983.44 and 5,597.74 is: 8,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.26 : 23,983.44 = 5,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.26/23,983.44 = 5,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.26x = 23,983.44 × 5,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.26x = 134,253,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,253,061.43/15,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.03

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