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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.18, 23,356.80 and 5,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.18, 23,356.80 and 5,713.26 is: 8,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.18 : 23,356.80 = 5,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.18/23,356.80 = 5,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.18x = 23,356.80 × 5,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.18x = 133,443,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,443,471.17/15,567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,572.10

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