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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.42, 23,387.28 and 5,203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.42, 23,387.28 and 5,203.14 is: 7,804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.42 : 23,387.28 = 5,203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.42/23,387.28 = 5,203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.42x = 23,387.28 × 5,203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.42x = 121,687,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,687,292.06/15,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,804.76

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