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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.91, 23,573.85 and 5,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.91, 23,573.85 and 5,180.59 is: 7,771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.91 : 23,573.85 = 5,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.91/23,573.85 = 5,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.91x = 23,573.85 × 5,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.91x = 122,126,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,126,451.57/15,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.37

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