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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.65, 23,347.21 and 5,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.65, 23,347.21 and 5,035.94 is: 7,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.65 : 23,347.21 = 5,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.65/23,347.21 = 5,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.65x = 23,347.21 × 5,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.65x = 117,575,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,575,148.73/15,568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.05

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