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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.70, 23,363.55 and 5,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.70, 23,363.55 and 5,711.70 is: 8,567.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.70 : 23,363.55 = 5,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.70/23,363.55 = 5,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.70x = 23,363.55 × 5,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.70x = 133,445,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,445,588.54/15,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.55

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