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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.96, 23,565.96 and 5,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.96, 23,565.96 and 5,323.28 is: 7,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.96 : 23,565.96 = 5,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.96/23,565.96 = 5,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.96x = 23,565.96 × 5,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.96x = 125,448,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,448,203.55/15,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.23

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