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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.32, 23,497.56 and 5,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.32, 23,497.56 and 5,283.36 is: 7,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.32 : 23,497.56 = 5,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.32/23,497.56 = 5,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.32x = 23,497.56 × 5,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.32x = 124,146,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,146,068.60/15,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.40

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