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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.07, 23,397.10 and 5,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.07, 23,397.10 and 5,209.82 is: 7,814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.07 : 23,397.10 = 5,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.07/23,397.10 = 5,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.07x = 23,397.10 × 5,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.07x = 121,894,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,894,536.49/15,598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.72

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