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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.73, 23,509.34 and 5,283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.73, 23,509.34 and 5,283.29 is: 7,926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.73 : 23,509.34 = 5,283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.73/23,509.34 = 5,283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.73x = 23,509.34 × 5,283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.73x = 124,206,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,206,660.93/15,670.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.03

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