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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.22, 23,357.10 and 5,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.22, 23,357.10 and 5,708.82 is: 8,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.22 : 23,357.10 = 5,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.22/23,357.10 = 5,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.22x = 23,357.10 × 5,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.22x = 133,341,479.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,341,479.62/15,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.43

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