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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.44, 23,354.52 and 5,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.44, 23,354.52 and 5,181.52 is: 7,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.44 : 23,354.52 = 5,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.44/23,354.52 = 5,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.44x = 23,354.52 × 5,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.44x = 121,011,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,011,912.47/15,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.41

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