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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.97, 23,361.36 and 5,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.97, 23,361.36 and 5,044.37 is: 7,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.97 : 23,361.36 = 5,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.97/23,361.36 = 5,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.97x = 23,361.36 × 5,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.97x = 117,843,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,843,401.95/15,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,566.69

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