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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.52, 23,351.28 and 5,703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.52, 23,351.28 and 5,703.42 is: 8,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.52 : 23,351.28 = 5,703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.52/23,351.28 = 5,703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.52x = 23,351.28 × 5,703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.52x = 133,182,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,182,157.38/15,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.68

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