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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.29, 23,893.32 and 5,256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.29, 23,893.32 and 5,256.25 is: 7,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.29 : 23,893.32 = 5,256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.29/23,893.32 = 5,256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.29x = 23,893.32 × 5,256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.29x = 125,589,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,589,203.52/15,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.68

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