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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,427.42, 23,141.10 and 5,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,427.42, 23,141.10 and 5,566.68 is: 8,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,427.42 : 23,141.10 = 5,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,427.42/23,141.10 = 5,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,427.42x = 23,141.10 × 5,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,427.42x = 128,819,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,819,098.55/15,427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.01

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