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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,704.61, 23,549.22 and 5,709.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,704.61, 23,549.22 and 5,709.03 is: 8,560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,704.61 : 23,549.22 = 5,709.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,704.61/23,549.22 = 5,709.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,704.61x = 23,549.22 × 5,709.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,704.61x = 134,443,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,443,203.46/15,704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.75

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