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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.52, 23,394.94 and 5,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.52, 23,394.94 and 5,205.96 is: 7,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.52 : 23,394.94 = 5,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.52/23,394.94 = 5,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.52x = 23,394.94 × 5,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.52x = 121,793,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,793,121.84/15,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.49

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