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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.28, 23,365.08 and 5,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.28, 23,365.08 and 5,047.10 is: 7,570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.28 : 23,365.08 = 5,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.28/23,365.08 = 5,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.28x = 23,365.08 × 5,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.28x = 117,925,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925,895.27/15,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.38

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