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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.96, 23,200.26 and 5,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.96, 23,200.26 and 5,083 is: 7,625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.96 : 23,200.26 = 5,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.96/23,200.26 = 5,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.96x = 23,200.26 × 5,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.96x = 117,926,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,926,921.58/15,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.92

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