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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.83, 23,357.35 and 5,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.83, 23,357.35 and 5,717.82 is: 8,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.83 : 23,357.35 = 5,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.83/23,357.35 = 5,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.83x = 23,357.35 × 5,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.83x = 133,553,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,553,094.39/15,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.63

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