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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,556.77, 23,337.72 and 5,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,556.77, 23,337.72 and 5,709.87 is: 8,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,556.77 : 23,337.72 = 5,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,556.77/23,337.72 = 5,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,556.77x = 23,337.72 × 5,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,556.77x = 133,255,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,255,347.30/15,556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.75

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