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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.91, 23,437.67 and 5,770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.91, 23,437.67 and 5,770.35 is: 8,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.91 : 23,437.67 = 5,770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.91/23,437.67 = 5,770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.91x = 23,437.67 × 5,770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.91x = 135,243,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,243,530.23/15,632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.21

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