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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.40, 23,709.84 and 5,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.40, 23,709.84 and 5,416.96 is: 8,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.40 : 23,709.84 = 5,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.40/23,709.84 = 5,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.40x = 23,709.84 × 5,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.40x = 128,435,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,435,254.89/15,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,126.55

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