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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.12, 23,644.91 and 5,235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.12, 23,644.91 and 5,235.23 is: 7,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.12 : 23,644.91 = 5,235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.12/23,644.91 = 5,235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.12x = 23,644.91 × 5,235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.12x = 123,786,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,786,614.38/15,767.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.93

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