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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.52, 23,438.88 and 5,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.52, 23,438.88 and 5,235 is: 7,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.52 : 23,438.88 = 5,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.52/23,438.88 = 5,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.52x = 23,438.88 × 5,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.52x = 122,702,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,702,536.80/15,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.71

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