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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,635.52, 23,456.79 and 5,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,635.52, 23,456.79 and 5,247 is: 7,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,635.52 : 23,456.79 = 5,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,635.52/23,456.79 = 5,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,635.52x = 23,456.79 × 5,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,635.52x = 123,077,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,077,777.13/15,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,871.68

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