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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.26, 23,827.57 and 5,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.26, 23,827.57 and 5,354.33 is: 8,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.26 : 23,827.57 = 5,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.26/23,827.57 = 5,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.26x = 23,827.57 × 5,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.26x = 127,580,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,580,540.35/15,884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.89

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