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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,717.97, 23,579.87 and 5,188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,717.97, 23,579.87 and 5,188.73 is: 7,784.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,717.97 : 23,579.87 = 5,188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,717.97/23,579.87 = 5,188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,717.97x = 23,579.87 × 5,188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,717.97x = 122,349,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,349,464.21/15,717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.05

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