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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.97, 23,394.16 and 5,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.97, 23,394.16 and 5,207.72 is: 7,811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.97 : 23,394.16 = 5,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.97/23,394.16 = 5,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.97x = 23,394.16 × 5,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.97x = 121,830,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,830,192.65/15,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.65

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