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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.28, 23,805.12 and 5,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.28, 23,805.12 and 5,341.26 is: 8,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.28 : 23,805.12 = 5,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.28/23,805.12 = 5,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.28x = 23,805.12 × 5,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.28x = 127,149,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,149,335.25/15,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.24

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