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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.66, 23,027.88 and 5,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.66, 23,027.88 and 5,493.66 is: 8,237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.66 : 23,027.88 = 5,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.66/23,027.88 = 5,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.66x = 23,027.88 × 5,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.66x = 126,507,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,507,343.24/15,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.95

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