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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.26, 23,812.62 and 5,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.26, 23,812.62 and 5,486.74 is: 8,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.26 : 23,812.62 = 5,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.26/23,812.62 = 5,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.26x = 23,812.62 × 5,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.26x = 130,653,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,653,654.66/15,875.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.02

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