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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,802.32, 23,695.52 and 5,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,802.32, 23,695.52 and 5,268.64 is: 7,900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,802.32 : 23,695.52 = 5,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,802.32/23,695.52 = 5,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,802.32x = 23,695.52 × 5,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,802.32x = 124,843,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,843,164.49/15,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.31

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