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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.38, 23,388.77 and 5,204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.38, 23,388.77 and 5,204.13 is: 7,806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.38 : 23,388.77 = 5,204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.38/23,388.77 = 5,204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.38x = 23,388.77 × 5,204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.38x = 121,718,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,718,199.62/15,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.26

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