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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.96, 23,946.48 and 5,583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.96, 23,946.48 and 5,583.36 is: 8,370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.96 : 23,946.48 = 5,583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.96/23,946.48 = 5,583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.96x = 23,946.48 × 5,583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.96x = 133,701,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,701,818.57/15,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.51

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