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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.36, 23,802.23 and 5,337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.36, 23,802.23 and 5,337.41 is: 8,006.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.36 : 23,802.23 = 5,337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.36/23,802.23 = 5,337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.36x = 23,802.23 × 5,337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.36x = 127,042,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,042,154.76/15,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.51

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