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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.68, 23,363.59 and 5,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.68, 23,363.59 and 5,713.04 is: 8,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.68 : 23,363.59 = 5,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.68/23,363.59 = 5,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.68x = 23,363.59 × 5,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.68x = 133,476,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,476,978.83/15,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.68

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