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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.84, 23,985.34 and 5,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.84, 23,985.34 and 5,996.84 is: 8,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.84 : 23,985.34 = 5,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.84/23,985.34 = 5,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.84x = 23,985.34 × 5,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.84x = 143,836,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,836,246.33/15,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.04

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