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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.77, 23,874.89 and 5,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.77, 23,874.89 and 5,528.25 is: 8,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.77 : 23,874.89 = 5,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.77/23,874.89 = 5,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.77x = 23,874.89 × 5,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.77x = 131,986,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,986,333.00/15,916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.28

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