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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,209.57, 22,814.36 and 5,723.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,209.57, 22,814.36 and 5,723.67 is: 8,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,209.57 : 22,814.36 = 5,723.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,209.57/22,814.36 = 5,723.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,209.57x = 22,814.36 × 5,723.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,209.57x = 130,581,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,581,867.90/15,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.51

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