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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.20, 23,545.80 and 5,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.20, 23,545.80 and 5,167.20 is: 7,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.20 : 23,545.80 = 5,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.20/23,545.80 = 5,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.20x = 23,545.80 × 5,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.20x = 121,665,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,665,857.76/15,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.80

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