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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.91, 23,563.83 and 5,176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.91, 23,563.83 and 5,176.51 is: 7,765.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.91 : 23,563.83 = 5,176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.91/23,563.83 = 5,176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.91x = 23,563.83 × 5,176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.91x = 121,978,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,978,362.14/15,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.90

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