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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.71, 23,479.44 and 5,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.71, 23,479.44 and 5,264.46 is: 7,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.71 : 23,479.44 = 5,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.71/23,479.44 = 5,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.71x = 23,479.44 × 5,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.71x = 123,606,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,606,572.70/15,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.82

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