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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.91, 23,552.51 and 5,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.91, 23,552.51 and 5,170.32 is: 7,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.91 : 23,552.51 = 5,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.91/23,552.51 = 5,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.91x = 23,552.51 × 5,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.91x = 121,773,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,773,987.65/15,702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.87

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