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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.76, 23,263.32 and 5,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.76, 23,263.32 and 5,644.72 is: 8,469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.76 : 23,263.32 = 5,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.76/23,263.32 = 5,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.76x = 23,263.32 × 5,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.76x = 131,314,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,314,927.67/15,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,469.33

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