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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.76, 23,348.61 and 5,705.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.76, 23,348.61 and 5,705.82 is: 8,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.76 : 23,348.61 = 5,705.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.76/23,348.61 = 5,705.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.76x = 23,348.61 × 5,705.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.76x = 133,222,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,222,965.91/15,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.72

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