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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.24, 23,475.66 and 5,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.24, 23,475.66 and 5,264.72 is: 7,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.24 : 23,475.66 = 5,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.24/23,475.66 = 5,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.24x = 23,475.66 × 5,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.24x = 123,592,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,592,776.72/15,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.14

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