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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.06, 23,534.72 and 5,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.06, 23,534.72 and 5,297.38 is: 7,946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.06 : 23,534.72 = 5,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.06/23,534.72 = 5,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.06x = 23,534.72 × 5,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.06x = 124,672,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,672,355.03/15,688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,946.96

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