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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.83, 24,000.27 and 5,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.83, 24,000.27 and 5,470.87 is: 8,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.83 : 24,000.27 = 5,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.83/24,000.27 = 5,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.83x = 24,000.27 × 5,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.83x = 131,302,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,302,357.13/15,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.00

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