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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.80, 23,921.70 and 5,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.80, 23,921.70 and 5,557.12 is: 8,335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.80 : 23,921.70 = 5,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.80/23,921.70 = 5,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.80x = 23,921.70 × 5,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.80x = 132,935,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,935,757.50/15,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.68

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