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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.70, 23,525.55 and 5,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.70, 23,525.55 and 5,295.30 is: 7,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.70 : 23,525.55 = 5,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.70/23,525.55 = 5,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.70x = 23,525.55 × 5,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.70x = 124,574,844.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,574,844.92/15,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.95

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