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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.04, 23,262.72 and 5,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.04, 23,262.72 and 5,644.48 is: 8,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.04 : 23,262.72 = 5,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.04/23,262.72 = 5,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.04x = 23,262.72 × 5,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.04x = 131,305,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,305,957.79/15,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.51

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