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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.49, 23,110.95 and 5,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.49, 23,110.95 and 5,546.76 is: 8,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.49 : 23,110.95 = 5,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.49/23,110.95 = 5,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.49x = 23,110.95 × 5,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.49x = 128,190,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,190,893.02/15,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.58

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