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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.08, 23,825.31 and 5,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.08, 23,825.31 and 5,355.11 is: 8,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.08 : 23,825.31 = 5,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.08/23,825.31 = 5,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.08x = 23,825.31 × 5,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.08x = 127,587,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,587,173.49/15,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.40

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