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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.07, 23,809.08 and 5,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.07, 23,809.08 and 5,341.22 is: 8,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.07 : 23,809.08 = 5,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.07/23,809.08 = 5,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.07x = 23,809.08 × 5,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.07x = 127,169,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,169,415.23/15,872.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.15

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