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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.26, 23,888.96 and 5,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.26, 23,888.96 and 5,397.26 is: 8,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.26 : 23,888.96 = 5,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.26/23,888.96 = 5,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.26x = 23,888.96 × 5,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.26x = 128,934,928.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,934,928.25/15,927.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,095.24

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