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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.75, 23,998.61 and 5,468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.75, 23,998.61 and 5,468.83 is: 8,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.75 : 23,998.61 = 5,468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.75/23,998.61 = 5,468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.75x = 23,998.61 × 5,468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.75x = 131,244,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,244,318.33/15,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.92

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