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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.17, 23,570.23 and 5,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.17, 23,570.23 and 5,184.45 is: 7,777.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.17 : 23,570.23 = 5,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.17/23,570.23 = 5,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.17x = 23,570.23 × 5,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.17x = 122,198,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,198,678.92/15,711.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.82

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