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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.70, 23,266.95 and 5,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.70, 23,266.95 and 5,643.10 is: 8,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.70 : 23,266.95 = 5,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.70/23,266.95 = 5,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.70x = 23,266.95 × 5,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.70x = 131,297,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,297,725.55/15,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.25

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