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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.12, 23,354.24 and 5,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.12, 23,354.24 and 5,041.20 is: 7,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.12 : 23,354.24 = 5,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.12/23,354.24 = 5,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.12x = 23,354.24 × 5,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.12x = 117,733,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,733,394.69/15,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560.04

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