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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,679.64, 23,521.71 and 5,150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,679.64, 23,521.71 and 5,150.49 is: 7,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679.64 : 23,521.71 = 5,150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679.64/23,521.71 = 5,150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679.64x = 23,521.71 × 5,150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679.64x = 121,148,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,148,332.14/15,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.48

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