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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.98, 23,569.96 and 5,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.98, 23,569.96 and 5,184.27 is: 7,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.98 : 23,569.96 = 5,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.98/23,569.96 = 5,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.98x = 23,569.96 × 5,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.98x = 122,193,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,193,036.53/15,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.56

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