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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.62, 23,822.50 and 5,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.62, 23,822.50 and 5,354.26 is: 8,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.62 : 23,822.50 = 5,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.62/23,822.50 = 5,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.62x = 23,822.50 × 5,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.62x = 127,551,858.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,551,858.85/15,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.36

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