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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.50, 23,957.66 and 5,583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.50, 23,957.66 and 5,583.25 is: 8,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.50 : 23,957.66 = 5,583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.50/23,957.66 = 5,583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.50x = 23,957.66 × 5,583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.50x = 133,761,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,761,605.20/15,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.02

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