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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.79, 23,813.69 and 5,481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.79, 23,813.69 and 5,481.87 is: 8,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.79 : 23,813.69 = 5,481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.79/23,813.69 = 5,481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.79x = 23,813.69 × 5,481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.79x = 130,543,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,543,525.39/15,875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.81

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