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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.68, 23,646.66 and 5,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.68, 23,646.66 and 5,377 is: 8,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.68 : 23,646.66 = 5,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.68/23,646.66 = 5,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.68x = 23,646.66 × 5,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.68x = 127,148,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,148,090.82/15,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,063.84

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