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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.99, 23,901.90 and 5,261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.99, 23,901.90 and 5,261.98 is: 7,891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.99 : 23,901.90 = 5,261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.99/23,901.90 = 5,261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.99x = 23,901.90 × 5,261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.99x = 125,771,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,771,191.65/15,937.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.28

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