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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.35, 23,356.25 and 5,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.35, 23,356.25 and 5,041.04 is: 7,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.35 : 23,356.25 = 5,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.35/23,356.25 = 5,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.35x = 23,356.25 × 5,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.35x = 117,739,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,739,667.42/15,572.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.82

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