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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.48, 23,496.30 and 5,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.48, 23,496.30 and 5,802.54 is: 8,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.48 : 23,496.30 = 5,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.48/23,496.30 = 5,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.48x = 23,496.30 × 5,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.48x = 136,338,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,338,220.60/15,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,704.21

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