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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.61, 23,526.43 and 5,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.61, 23,526.43 and 5,155.20 is: 7,731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.61 : 23,526.43 = 5,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.61/23,526.43 = 5,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.61x = 23,526.43 × 5,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.61x = 121,283,439.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,283,439.05/15,687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.16

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