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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.69, 23,338.34 and 5,701.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.69, 23,338.34 and 5,701.02 is: 8,549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.69 : 23,338.34 = 5,701.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.69/23,338.34 = 5,701.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.69x = 23,338.34 × 5,701.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.69x = 133,052,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,052,314.60/15,561.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.99

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