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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.83, 23,844.55 and 5,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.83, 23,844.55 and 5,366.23 is: 8,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.83 : 23,844.55 = 5,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.83/23,844.55 = 5,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.83x = 23,844.55 × 5,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.83x = 127,955,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,955,339.55/15,895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.62

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