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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.97, 23,140.18 and 5,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.97, 23,140.18 and 5,568 is: 8,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.97 : 23,140.18 = 5,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.97/23,140.18 = 5,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.97x = 23,140.18 × 5,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.97x = 128,844,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,844,522.24/15,429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.28

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