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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.91, 23,565.33 and 5,177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.91, 23,565.33 and 5,177.51 is: 7,767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.91 : 23,565.33 = 5,177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.91/23,565.33 = 5,177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.91x = 23,565.33 × 5,177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.91x = 122,009,731.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,009,731.73/15,707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,767.41

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