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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.63, 23,473.68 and 5,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.63, 23,473.68 and 5,116.13 is: 7,675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.63 : 23,473.68 = 5,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.63/23,473.68 = 5,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.63x = 23,473.68 × 5,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.63x = 120,094,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,094,372.88/15,645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.91

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