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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.23, 23,140.55 and 5,568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.23, 23,140.55 and 5,568.23 is: 8,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.23 : 23,140.55 = 5,568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.23/23,140.55 = 5,568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.23x = 23,140.55 × 5,568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.23x = 128,851,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,851,904.73/15,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.61

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