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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,166.55, 79,749.96 and 15,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,166.55, 79,749.96 and 15,727.27 is: 23,590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,166.55 : 79,749.96 = 15,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,166.55/79,749.96 = 15,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,166.55x = 79,749.96 × 15,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,166.55x = 1,254,249,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,249,153.41/53,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.94

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