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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.58, 23,688.42 and 5,263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.58, 23,688.42 and 5,263.86 is: 7,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.58 : 23,688.42 = 5,263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.58/23,688.42 = 5,263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.58x = 23,688.42 × 5,263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.58x = 124,692,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,692,526.50/15,797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,893.14

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