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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.92, 23,707.68 and 5,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.92, 23,707.68 and 5,275.48 is: 7,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.92 : 23,707.68 = 5,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.92/23,707.68 = 5,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.92x = 23,707.68 × 5,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.92x = 125,069,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,069,391.69/15,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.32

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