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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.35, 23,101.64 and 5,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.35, 23,101.64 and 5,542.69 is: 8,309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.35 : 23,101.64 = 5,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.35/23,101.64 = 5,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.35x = 23,101.64 × 5,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.35x = 128,045,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,045,185.11/15,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.04

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