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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.34, 23,475.44 and 5,121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.34, 23,475.44 and 5,121.97 is: 7,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.34 : 23,475.44 = 5,121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.34/23,475.44 = 5,121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.34x = 23,475.44 × 5,121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.34x = 120,240,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,240,453.53/15,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.01

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