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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.20, 23,573.79 and 5,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.20, 23,573.79 and 5,187.26 is: 7,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.20 : 23,573.79 = 5,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.20/23,573.79 = 5,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.20x = 23,573.79 × 5,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.20x = 122,283,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,283,260.05/15,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.23

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