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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.67, 23,369.58 and 5,717.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.67, 23,369.58 and 5,717.05 is: 8,576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.67 : 23,369.58 = 5,717.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.67/23,369.58 = 5,717.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.67x = 23,369.58 × 5,717.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.67x = 133,604,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,604,998.92/15,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.70

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