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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.52, 23,389.29 and 5,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.52, 23,389.29 and 5,202 is: 7,804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.52 : 23,389.29 = 5,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.52/23,389.29 = 5,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.52x = 23,389.29 × 5,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.52x = 121,671,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,671,086.58/15,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,804.17

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