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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,727.68, 23,593.95 and 5,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,727.68, 23,593.95 and 5,337 is: 8,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.68 : 23,593.95 = 5,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.68/23,593.95 = 5,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.68x = 23,593.95 × 5,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.68x = 125,920,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,920,911.15/15,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.32

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