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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.67, 23,562.92 and 5,177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.67, 23,562.92 and 5,177.43 is: 7,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.67 : 23,562.92 = 5,177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.67/23,562.92 = 5,177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.67x = 23,562.92 × 5,177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.67x = 121,995,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995,381.84/15,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.11

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