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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.73, 23,507.84 and 5,282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.73, 23,507.84 and 5,282.29 is: 7,924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.73 : 23,507.84 = 5,282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.73/23,507.84 = 5,282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.73x = 23,507.84 × 5,282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.73x = 124,175,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,175,201.74/15,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.53

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