Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,124, 85,686 and 15,571
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,124, 85,686 and 15,571 is: 23,356.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,124 : 85,686 = 15,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,124/85,686 = 15,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,124x = 85,686 × 15,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,124x = 1,334,216,706 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,334,216,706/57,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,356.50
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