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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.44, 23,607.68 and 5,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.44, 23,607.68 and 5,352.96 is: 8,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.44 : 23,607.68 = 5,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.44/23,607.68 = 5,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.44x = 23,607.68 × 5,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.44x = 126,370,966.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,370,966.73/15,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.92

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