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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.47, 23,492.80 and 5,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.47, 23,492.80 and 5,800.32 is: 8,699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.47 : 23,492.80 = 5,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.47/23,492.80 = 5,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.47x = 23,492.80 × 5,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.47x = 136,265,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,265,764.95/15,663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.59

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