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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.26, 23,115.66 and 5,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.26, 23,115.66 and 5,546.31 is: 8,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.26 : 23,115.66 = 5,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.26/23,115.66 = 5,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.26x = 23,115.66 × 5,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.26x = 128,206,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,206,616.21/15,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.72

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