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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.56, 23,487.88 and 5,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.56, 23,487.88 and 5,277.60 is: 7,916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.56 : 23,487.88 = 5,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.56/23,487.88 = 5,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.56x = 23,487.88 × 5,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.56x = 123,959,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,959,635.49/15,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.41

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