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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.59, 23,744.63 and 5,298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.59, 23,744.63 and 5,298.67 is: 7,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.59 : 23,744.63 = 5,298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.59/23,744.63 = 5,298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.59x = 23,744.63 × 5,298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.59x = 125,814,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,814,958.64/15,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,949.09

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