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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.27, 23,682.17 and 5,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.27, 23,682.17 and 5,933.25 is: 8,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.27 : 23,682.17 = 5,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.27/23,682.17 = 5,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.27x = 23,682.17 × 5,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.27x = 140,512,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,512,235.15/15,800.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.03

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