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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.93, 23,369.97 and 5,717.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.93, 23,369.97 and 5,717.30 is: 8,577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.93 : 23,369.97 = 5,717.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.93/23,369.97 = 5,717.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.93x = 23,369.97 × 5,717.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.93x = 133,613,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,613,070.96/15,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.07

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