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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.69, 23,583.39 and 5,191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.69, 23,583.39 and 5,191.83 is: 7,788.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.69 : 23,583.39 = 5,191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.69/23,583.39 = 5,191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.69x = 23,583.39 × 5,191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.69x = 122,440,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,440,951.70/15,720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.52

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