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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,525.62, 77,299.46 and 15,986.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,525.62, 77,299.46 and 15,986.17 is: 23,982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,525.62 : 77,299.46 = 15,986.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,525.62/77,299.46 = 15,986.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,525.62x = 77,299.46 × 15,986.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,525.62x = 1,235,722,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,722,583.73/51,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.68

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