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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.52, 23,483.79 and 5,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.52, 23,483.79 and 5,265 is: 7,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.52 : 23,483.79 = 5,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.52/23,483.79 = 5,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.52x = 23,483.79 × 5,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.52x = 123,642,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,642,154.35/15,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.68

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