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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.93, 23,552.17 and 5,320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.93, 23,552.17 and 5,320.49 is: 7,977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.93 : 23,552.17 = 5,320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.93/23,552.17 = 5,320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.93x = 23,552.17 × 5,320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.93x = 125,308,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,308,953.90/15,707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.44

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