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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.72, 23,997.98 and 5,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.72, 23,997.98 and 5,463.66 is: 8,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.72 : 23,997.98 = 5,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.72/23,997.98 = 5,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.72x = 23,997.98 × 5,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.72x = 131,116,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,116,817.07/15,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.46

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