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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.49, 23,575.63 and 5,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.49, 23,575.63 and 5,329.24 is: 7,993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.49 : 23,575.63 = 5,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.49/23,575.63 = 5,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.49x = 23,575.63 × 5,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.49x = 125,640,190.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,640,190.42/15,717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.65

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