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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.03, 23,488.53 and 5,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.03, 23,488.53 and 5,137.30 is: 7,700.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.03 : 23,488.53 = 5,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.03/23,488.53 = 5,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.03x = 23,488.53 × 5,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.03x = 120,667,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,667,625.17/15,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.54

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