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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.86, 23,364.51 and 5,043.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.86, 23,364.51 and 5,043.89 is: 7,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.86 : 23,364.51 = 5,043.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.86/23,364.51 = 5,043.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.86x = 23,364.51 × 5,043.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.86x = 117,847,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847,979.68/15,573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.04

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