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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,649.70, 23,474.94 and 5,261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,649.70, 23,474.94 and 5,261.45 is: 7,892.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,649.70 : 23,474.94 = 5,261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,649.70/23,474.94 = 5,261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,649.70x = 23,474.94 × 5,261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,649.70x = 123,512,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,512,105.69/15,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.30

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