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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,164.23, 79,761.90 and 15,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,164.23, 79,761.90 and 15,725.28 is: 23,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,164.23 : 79,761.90 = 15,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,164.23/79,761.90 = 15,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,164.23x = 79,761.90 × 15,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,164.23x = 1,254,278,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,278,210.83/53,164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.52

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