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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.96, 23,335.92 and 5,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.96, 23,335.92 and 5,173.92 is: 7,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.96 : 23,335.92 = 5,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.96/23,335.92 = 5,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.96x = 23,335.92 × 5,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.96x = 120,738,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,738,183.21/15,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.05

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