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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.58, 23,471.35 and 5,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.58, 23,471.35 and 5,266.62 is: 7,899.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.58 : 23,471.35 = 5,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.58/23,471.35 = 5,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.58x = 23,471.35 × 5,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.58x = 123,614,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,614,681.34/15,647.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.92

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