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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.71, 23,344.10 and 5,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.71, 23,344.10 and 5,033.34 is: 7,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.71 : 23,344.10 = 5,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.71/23,344.10 = 5,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.71x = 23,344.10 × 5,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.71x = 117,498,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,498,792.29/15,560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.99

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