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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.76, 23,247.78 and 5,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.76, 23,247.78 and 5,632.74 is: 8,448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.76 : 23,247.78 = 5,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.76/23,247.78 = 5,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.76x = 23,247.78 × 5,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.76x = 130,948,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,948,700.32/15,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.43

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