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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.28, 23,345.56 and 5,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.28, 23,345.56 and 5,034.12 is: 7,550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.28 : 23,345.56 = 5,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.28/23,345.56 = 5,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.28x = 23,345.56 × 5,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.28x = 117,524,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,524,350.51/15,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.90

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