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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,162.52, 79,758.30 and 15,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,162.52, 79,758.30 and 15,724.44 is: 23,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,162.52 : 79,758.30 = 15,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,162.52/79,758.30 = 15,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,162.52x = 79,758.30 × 15,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,162.52x = 1,254,154,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,154,602.85/53,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.95

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