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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.07, 23,851.61 and 5,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.07, 23,851.61 and 5,371.12 is: 8,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.07 : 23,851.61 = 5,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.07/23,851.61 = 5,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.07x = 23,851.61 × 5,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.07x = 128,109,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,109,882.60/15,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.68

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