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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.84, 23,780.76 and 5,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.84, 23,780.76 and 5,327.04 is: 7,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.84 : 23,780.76 = 5,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.84/23,780.76 = 5,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.84x = 23,780.76 × 5,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.84x = 126,681,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,681,059.75/15,864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.02

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