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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.28, 23,826.48 and 5,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.28, 23,826.48 and 5,496.88 is: 8,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.28 : 23,826.48 = 5,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.28/23,826.48 = 5,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.28x = 23,826.48 × 5,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.28x = 130,971,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,971,301.38/15,897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,238.60

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