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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.05, 23,342.68 and 5,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.05, 23,342.68 and 5,708.02 is: 8,556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.05 : 23,342.68 = 5,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.05/23,342.68 = 5,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.05x = 23,342.68 × 5,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.05x = 133,240,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,240,542.49/15,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.94

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