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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.36, 23,353.38 and 5,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.36, 23,353.38 and 5,041.44 is: 7,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.36 : 23,353.38 = 5,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.36/23,353.38 = 5,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.36x = 23,353.38 × 5,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.36x = 117,734,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,734,664.07/15,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.46

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