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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.94, 23,490.83 and 5,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.94, 23,490.83 and 5,269.88 is: 7,905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.94 : 23,490.83 = 5,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.94/23,490.83 = 5,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.94x = 23,490.83 × 5,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.94x = 123,793,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,793,750.92/15,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.63

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