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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.27, 23,344.51 and 5,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.27, 23,344.51 and 5,709.25 is: 8,558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.27 : 23,344.51 = 5,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.27/23,344.51 = 5,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.27x = 23,344.51 × 5,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.27x = 133,279,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,279,512.72/15,572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.78

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