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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.68, 23,398.08 and 5,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.68, 23,398.08 and 5,214.72 is: 7,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.68 : 23,398.08 = 5,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.68/23,398.08 = 5,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.68x = 23,398.08 × 5,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.68x = 122,014,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,014,435.74/15,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.60

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