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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.66, 23,803.52 and 5,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.66, 23,803.52 and 5,333.16 is: 8,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.66 : 23,803.52 = 5,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.66/23,803.52 = 5,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.66x = 23,803.52 × 5,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.66x = 126,947,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,947,954.06/15,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.42

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