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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.44, 23,351.58 and 5,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.44, 23,351.58 and 5,708.52 is: 8,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.44 : 23,351.58 = 5,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.44/23,351.58 = 5,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.44x = 23,351.58 × 5,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.44x = 133,302,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,302,961.46/15,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.73

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