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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.96, 23,702.28 and 5,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.96, 23,702.28 and 5,266.54 is: 7,900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.96 : 23,702.28 = 5,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.96/23,702.28 = 5,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.96x = 23,702.28 × 5,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.96x = 124,829,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,829,005.71/15,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.59

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