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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,809.97, 23,696.96 and 5,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,809.97, 23,696.96 and 5,277.52 is: 7,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,809.97 : 23,696.96 = 5,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,809.97/23,696.96 = 5,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,809.97x = 23,696.96 × 5,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,809.97x = 125,061,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,061,094.71/15,809.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.27

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