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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573, 23,362.02 and 5,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573, 23,362.02 and 5,045.67 is: 7,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573 : 23,362.02 = 5,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573/23,362.02 = 5,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573x = 23,362.02 × 5,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573x = 117,877,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,877,043.45/15,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,569.32

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