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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.23, 23,567.06 and 5,182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.23, 23,567.06 and 5,182.34 is: 7,773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.23 : 23,567.06 = 5,182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.23/23,567.06 = 5,182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.23x = 23,567.06 × 5,182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.23x = 122,132,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,132,517.72/15,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.58

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