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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.97, 23,366.18 and 5,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.97, 23,366.18 and 5,045 is: 7,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.97 : 23,366.18 = 5,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.97/23,366.18 = 5,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.97x = 23,366.18 × 5,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.97x = 117,882,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,882,378.10/15,574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.71

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