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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.12, 23,344.68 and 5,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.12, 23,344.68 and 5,698.14 is: 8,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.12 : 23,344.68 = 5,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.12/23,344.68 = 5,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.12x = 23,344.68 × 5,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.12x = 133,021,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,021,254.90/15,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.21

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