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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.44, 23,348.52 and 5,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.44, 23,348.52 and 5,177.52 is: 7,763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.44 : 23,348.52 = 5,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.44/23,348.52 = 5,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.44x = 23,348.52 × 5,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.44x = 120,887,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,887,429.27/15,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.41

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