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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.14, 23,740.26 and 5,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.14, 23,740.26 and 5,298.54 is: 7,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.14 : 23,740.26 = 5,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.14/23,740.26 = 5,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.14x = 23,740.26 × 5,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.14x = 125,788,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,788,717.22/15,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,945.15

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