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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,439.02, 23,153.70 and 5,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,439.02, 23,153.70 and 5,577 is: 8,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,439.02 : 23,153.70 = 5,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,439.02/23,153.70 = 5,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,439.02x = 23,153.70 × 5,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,439.02x = 129,128,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,128,184.90/15,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.76

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