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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.72, 23,565.46 and 5,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.72, 23,565.46 and 5,322.46 is: 7,983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.72 : 23,565.46 = 5,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.72/23,565.46 = 5,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.72x = 23,565.46 × 5,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.72x = 125,426,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,426,218.23/15,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.48

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