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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,806.97, 23,692.46 and 5,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,806.97, 23,692.46 and 5,274.52 is: 7,905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,806.97 : 23,692.46 = 5,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,806.97/23,692.46 = 5,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,806.97x = 23,692.46 × 5,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,806.97x = 124,966,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,966,268.52/15,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.77

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