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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.20, 23,502.30 and 5,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.20, 23,502.30 and 5,138.20 is: 7,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.20 : 23,502.30 = 5,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.20/23,502.30 = 5,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.20x = 23,502.30 × 5,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.20x = 120,759,517.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,759,517.86/15,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.30

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