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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.19, 23,353.78 and 5,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.19, 23,353.78 and 5,180.94 is: 7,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.19 : 23,353.78 = 5,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.19/23,353.78 = 5,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.19x = 23,353.78 × 5,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.19x = 120,994,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,994,532.95/15,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.41

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