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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.44, 23,724.90 and 5,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.44, 23,724.90 and 5,283.23 is: 7,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.44 : 23,724.90 = 5,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.44/23,724.90 = 5,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.44x = 23,724.90 × 5,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.44x = 125,343,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,343,984.80/15,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.92

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