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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.65, 23,336.03 and 5,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.65, 23,336.03 and 5,708.75 is: 8,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.65 : 23,336.03 = 5,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.65/23,336.03 = 5,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.65x = 23,336.03 × 5,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.65x = 133,219,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,219,458.85/15,555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.06

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