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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.92, 23,513.12 and 5,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.92, 23,513.12 and 5,817.12 is: 8,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.92 : 23,513.12 = 5,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.92/23,513.12 = 5,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.92x = 23,513.12 × 5,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.92x = 136,778,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778,640.61/15,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.40

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