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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.03, 23,474.64 and 5,261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.03, 23,474.64 and 5,261.78 is: 7,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.03 : 23,474.64 = 5,261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.03/23,474.64 = 5,261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.03x = 23,474.64 × 5,261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.03x = 123,518,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,518,391.26/15,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.53

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