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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.30, 23,670.22 and 5,249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.30, 23,670.22 and 5,249.01 is: 7,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.30 : 23,670.22 = 5,249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.30/23,670.22 = 5,249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.30x = 23,670.22 × 5,249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.30x = 124,245,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,245,221.48/15,777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.94

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