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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.06, 23,649.04 and 5,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.06, 23,649.04 and 5,236.44 is: 7,853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.06 : 23,649.04 = 5,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.06/23,649.04 = 5,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.06x = 23,649.04 × 5,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.06x = 123,836,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,836,779.02/15,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.65

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