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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.29, 23,812.94 and 5,481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.29, 23,812.94 and 5,481.37 is: 8,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.29 : 23,812.94 = 5,481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.29/23,812.94 = 5,481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.29x = 23,812.94 × 5,481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.29x = 130,527,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,527,507.52/15,875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.06

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