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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.52, 23,566.02 and 5,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.52, 23,566.02 and 5,320 is: 7,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.52 : 23,566.02 = 5,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.52/23,566.02 = 5,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.52x = 23,566.02 × 5,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.52x = 125,371,226.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,371,226.40/15,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.10

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