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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.68, 23,852.72 and 5,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.68, 23,852.72 and 5,511.04 is: 8,266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.68 : 23,852.72 = 5,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.68/23,852.72 = 5,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.68x = 23,852.72 × 5,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.68x = 131,453,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,453,294.03/15,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.63

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