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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.33, 23,996.52 and 5,468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.33, 23,996.52 and 5,468.37 is: 8,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.33 : 23,996.52 = 5,468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.33/23,996.52 = 5,468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.33x = 23,996.52 × 5,468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.33x = 131,221,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,221,850.07/15,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.25

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