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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.48, 23,337.59 and 5,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.48, 23,337.59 and 5,700.51 is: 8,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.48 : 23,337.59 = 5,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.48/23,337.59 = 5,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.48x = 23,337.59 × 5,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.48x = 133,036,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,036,136.67/15,554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.92

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