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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.44, 23,799.34 and 5,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.44, 23,799.34 and 5,473.76 is: 8,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.44 : 23,799.34 = 5,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.44/23,799.34 = 5,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.44x = 23,799.34 × 5,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.44x = 130,271,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,271,875.32/15,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.56

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