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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.74, 23,562.61 and 5,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.74, 23,562.61 and 5,179.80 is: 7,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.74 : 23,562.61 = 5,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.74/23,562.61 = 5,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.74x = 23,562.61 × 5,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.74x = 122,049,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,049,581.38/15,711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.05

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