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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.06, 23,435.73 and 5,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.06, 23,435.73 and 5,236.38 is: 7,852.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.06 : 23,435.73 = 5,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.06/23,435.73 = 5,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.06x = 23,435.73 × 5,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.06x = 122,718,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,718,387.86/15,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.94

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