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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.13, 23,535.83 and 5,299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.13, 23,535.83 and 5,299.88 is: 7,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.13 : 23,535.83 = 5,299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.13/23,535.83 = 5,299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.13x = 23,535.83 × 5,299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.13x = 124,736,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,736,970.27/15,688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.04

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