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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.61, 23,880.98 and 5,393.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.61, 23,880.98 and 5,393.27 is: 8,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.61 : 23,880.98 = 5,393.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.61/23,880.98 = 5,393.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.61x = 23,880.98 × 5,393.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.61x = 128,796,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,796,646.19/15,930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.85

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