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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.81, 23,348.49 and 5,571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.81, 23,348.49 and 5,571.16 is: 8,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.81 : 23,348.49 = 5,571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.81/23,348.49 = 5,571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.81x = 23,348.49 × 5,571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.81x = 130,078,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,078,056.81/15,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.12

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