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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.76, 23,266.32 and 5,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.76, 23,266.32 and 5,646.72 is: 8,472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.76 : 23,266.32 = 5,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.76/23,266.32 = 5,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.76x = 23,266.32 × 5,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.76x = 131,378,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,378,394.47/15,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,472.33

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