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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.39, 23,989.14 and 5,462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.39, 23,989.14 and 5,462.34 is: 8,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.39 : 23,989.14 = 5,462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.39/23,989.14 = 5,462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.39x = 23,989.14 × 5,462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.39x = 131,036,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,036,838.99/15,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.65

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