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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.21, 23,654.59 and 5,234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.21, 23,654.59 and 5,234.66 is: 7,852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.21 : 23,654.59 = 5,234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.21/23,654.59 = 5,234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.21x = 23,654.59 × 5,234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.21x = 123,823,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,823,604.73/15,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.74

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