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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.56, 23,805.36 and 5,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.56, 23,805.36 and 5,481.12 is: 8,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.56 : 23,805.36 = 5,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.56/23,805.36 = 5,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.56x = 23,805.36 × 5,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.56x = 130,480,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,480,034.80/15,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.55

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