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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.96, 23,163.57 and 5,575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.96, 23,163.57 and 5,575.23 is: 8,366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.96 : 23,163.57 = 5,575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.96/23,163.57 = 5,575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.96x = 23,163.57 × 5,575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.96x = 129,142,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,142,230.37/15,434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.87

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