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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.62, 23,399.07 and 5,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.62, 23,399.07 and 5,211.94 is: 7,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.62 : 23,399.07 = 5,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.62/23,399.07 = 5,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.62x = 23,399.07 × 5,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.62x = 121,954,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,954,470.85/15,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.28

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