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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.69, 23,488.96 and 5,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.69, 23,488.96 and 5,268.63 is: 7,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.69 : 23,488.96 = 5,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.69/23,488.96 = 5,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.69x = 23,488.96 × 5,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.69x = 123,754,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,754,508.71/15,657.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.76

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