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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.94, 23,869.41 and 5,524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.94, 23,869.41 and 5,524.69 is: 8,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.94 : 23,869.41 = 5,524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.94/23,869.41 = 5,524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.94x = 23,869.41 × 5,524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.94x = 131,871,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,871,010.34/15,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.03

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