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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.78, 23,794.17 and 5,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.78, 23,794.17 and 5,474.53 is: 8,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.78 : 23,794.17 = 5,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.78/23,794.17 = 5,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.78x = 23,794.17 × 5,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.78x = 130,261,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,261,897.49/15,862.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.80

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