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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.67, 23,169.96 and 5,585.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.67, 23,169.96 and 5,585.91 is: 8,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.67 : 23,169.96 = 5,585.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.67/23,169.96 = 5,585.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.67x = 23,169.96 × 5,585.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.67x = 129,425,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,425,311.26/15,446.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.85

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