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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.76, 23,702.40 and 5,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.76, 23,702.40 and 5,410.56 is: 8,117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.76 : 23,702.40 = 5,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.76/23,702.40 = 5,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.76x = 23,702.40 × 5,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.76x = 128,243,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,243,257.34/15,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,117.81

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