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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.77, 23,333.22 and 5,706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.77, 23,333.22 and 5,706.87 is: 8,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.77 : 23,333.22 = 5,706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.77/23,333.22 = 5,706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.77x = 23,333.22 × 5,706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.77x = 133,159,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,159,653.22/15,553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.25

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