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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.06, 23,441.58 and 5,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.06, 23,441.58 and 5,770.02 is: 8,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.06 : 23,441.58 = 5,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.06/23,441.58 = 5,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.06x = 23,441.58 × 5,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.06x = 135,258,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,258,385.43/15,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.75

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