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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.56, 23,624.52 and 5,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.56, 23,624.52 and 5,217.13 is: 7,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.56 : 23,624.52 = 5,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.56/23,624.52 = 5,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.56x = 23,624.52 × 5,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.56x = 123,252,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,252,272.11/15,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.26

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