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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.19, 23,340.59 and 5,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.19, 23,340.59 and 5,702.52 is: 8,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.19 : 23,340.59 = 5,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.19/23,340.59 = 5,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.19x = 23,340.59 × 5,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.19x = 133,100,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,100,152.77/15,563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.24

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