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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.92, 23,847.21 and 5,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.92, 23,847.21 and 5,370.30 is: 8,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.92 : 23,847.21 = 5,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.92/23,847.21 = 5,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.92x = 23,847.21 × 5,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.92x = 128,066,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,066,671.86/15,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.54

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