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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.32, 23,974.80 and 5,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.32, 23,974.80 and 5,460.84 is: 8,185.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.32 : 23,974.80 = 5,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.32/23,974.80 = 5,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.32x = 23,974.80 × 5,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.32x = 130,922,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,922,546.83/15,994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185.57

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