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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,564.62, 23,341.43 and 5,701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,564.62, 23,341.43 and 5,701.25 is: 8,549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,564.62 : 23,341.43 = 5,701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,564.62/23,341.43 = 5,701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,564.62x = 23,341.43 × 5,701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,564.62x = 133,075,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,075,400.39/15,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.86

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