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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.34, 23,889.42 and 5,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.34, 23,889.42 and 5,538 is: 8,306.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.34 : 23,889.42 = 5,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.34/23,889.42 = 5,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.34x = 23,889.42 × 5,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.34x = 132,299,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299,607.96/15,926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.97

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