Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896.25, 23,844.38 and 5,508
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,896.25, 23,844.38 and 5,508 is: 8,262
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,896.25 : 23,844.38 = 5,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,896.25/23,844.38 = 5,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,896.25x = 23,844.38 × 5,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,896.25x = 131,334,817.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,334,817.50/15,896.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,262
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