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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.06, 23,503.71 and 5,280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.06, 23,503.71 and 5,280.62 is: 7,921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.06 : 23,503.71 = 5,280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.06/23,503.71 = 5,280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.06x = 23,503.71 × 5,280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.06x = 124,114,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,114,161.10/15,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,921.48

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