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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.28, 23,368.97 and 5,716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.28, 23,368.97 and 5,716.63 is: 8,576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.28 : 23,368.97 = 5,716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.28/23,368.97 = 5,716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.28x = 23,368.97 × 5,716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.28x = 133,591,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,591,754.97/15,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.06

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