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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.80, 23,327.02 and 5,697.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.80, 23,327.02 and 5,697.70 is: 8,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.80 : 23,327.02 = 5,697.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.80/23,327.02 = 5,697.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.80x = 23,327.02 × 5,697.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.80x = 132,910,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,910,361.85/15,560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.36

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