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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.03, 23,443.52 and 5,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.03, 23,443.52 and 5,767.08 is: 8,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.03 : 23,443.52 = 5,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.03/23,443.52 = 5,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.03x = 23,443.52 × 5,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.03x = 135,200,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,200,626.49/15,627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.72

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