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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.10, 23,348.25 and 5,037.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.10, 23,348.25 and 5,037.21 is: 7,554.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.10 : 23,348.25 = 5,037.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.10/23,348.25 = 5,037.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.10x = 23,348.25 × 5,037.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.10x = 117,610,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,610,038.38/15,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.07

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