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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.05, 23,481.59 and 5,791.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.05, 23,481.59 and 5,791.65 is: 8,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.05 : 23,481.59 = 5,791.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.05/23,481.59 = 5,791.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.05x = 23,481.59 × 5,791.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.05x = 135,997,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,997,121.77/15,652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.77

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