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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.28, 23,886.72 and 5,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.28, 23,886.72 and 5,396.24 is: 8,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.28 : 23,886.72 = 5,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.28/23,886.72 = 5,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.28x = 23,886.72 × 5,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.28x = 128,898,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,898,473.93/15,925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,093.95

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