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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.96, 23,571.66 and 5,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.96, 23,571.66 and 5,184.90 is: 7,777.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.96 : 23,571.66 = 5,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.96/23,571.66 = 5,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.96x = 23,571.66 × 5,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.96x = 122,216,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216,719.38/15,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.59

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