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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.51, 23,538.66 and 5,161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.51, 23,538.66 and 5,161.11 is: 7,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.51 : 23,538.66 = 5,161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.51/23,538.66 = 5,161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.51x = 23,538.66 × 5,161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.51x = 121,485,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,485,613.51/15,690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.62

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