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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.54, 23,263.47 and 5,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.54, 23,263.47 and 5,644.98 is: 8,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.54 : 23,263.47 = 5,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.54/23,263.47 = 5,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.54x = 23,263.47 × 5,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.54x = 131,321,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,321,822.88/15,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.26

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