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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.69, 23,490.46 and 5,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.69, 23,490.46 and 5,269.63 is: 7,905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.69 : 23,490.46 = 5,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.69/23,490.46 = 5,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.69x = 23,490.46 × 5,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.69x = 123,786,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,786,032.73/15,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.26

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