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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.22, 23,503.32 and 5,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.22, 23,503.32 and 5,808.28 is: 8,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.22 : 23,503.32 = 5,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.22/23,503.32 = 5,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.22x = 23,503.32 × 5,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.22x = 136,513,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,513,863.49/15,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.23

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