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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,585.08, 23,363.72 and 5,722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,585.08, 23,363.72 and 5,722.06 is: 8,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585.08 : 23,363.72 = 5,722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585.08/23,363.72 = 5,722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585.08x = 23,363.72 × 5,722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585.08x = 133,688,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,688,607.66/15,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,577.99

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