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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.72, 23,260.98 and 5,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.72, 23,260.98 and 5,647.04 is: 8,470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.72 : 23,260.98 = 5,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.72/23,260.98 = 5,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.72x = 23,260.98 × 5,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.72x = 131,355,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355,684.50/15,506.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.89

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