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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.54, 23,093.40 and 5,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.54, 23,093.40 and 5,533.62 is: 8,301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.54 : 23,093.40 = 5,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.54/23,093.40 = 5,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.54x = 23,093.40 × 5,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.54x = 127,790,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,790,100.11/15,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.54

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