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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.70, 23,476.44 and 5,262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.70, 23,476.44 and 5,262.45 is: 7,893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.70 : 23,476.44 = 5,262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.70/23,476.44 = 5,262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.70x = 23,476.44 × 5,262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.70x = 123,543,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,543,591.68/15,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,893.81

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