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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.04, 23,684.22 and 5,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.04, 23,684.22 and 5,397 is: 8,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.04 : 23,684.22 = 5,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.04/23,684.22 = 5,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.04x = 23,684.22 × 5,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.04x = 127,823,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,823,735.34/15,788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.24

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