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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,648.54, 23,458.20 and 5,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,648.54, 23,458.20 and 5,253 is: 7,874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,648.54 : 23,458.20 = 5,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,648.54/23,458.20 = 5,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,648.54x = 23,458.20 × 5,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,648.54x = 123,225,924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,225,924.60/15,648.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.60

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