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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.67, 23,853.20 and 5,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.67, 23,853.20 and 5,377.70 is: 8,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.67 : 23,853.20 = 5,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.67/23,853.20 = 5,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.67x = 23,853.20 × 5,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.67x = 128,275,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,275,234.37/15,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.23

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