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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.52, 23,650.25 and 4,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.52, 23,650.25 and 4,079.77 is: 6,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.52 : 23,650.25 = 4,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.52/23,650.25 = 4,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.52x = 23,650.25 × 4,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.52x = 96,487,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,487,500.92/15,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.77

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