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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,671.56, 23,508.96 and 5,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,671.56, 23,508.96 and 5,284.12 is: 7,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,671.56 : 23,508.96 = 5,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,671.56/23,508.96 = 5,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,671.56x = 23,508.96 × 5,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,671.56x = 124,224,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,224,165.72/15,671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.73

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