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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.08, 23,652.84 and 5,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.08, 23,652.84 and 5,095.01 is: 7,641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.08 : 23,652.84 = 5,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.08/23,652.84 = 5,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.08x = 23,652.84 × 5,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.08x = 120,511,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,511,456.33/15,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.78

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