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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.30, 23,251.02 and 5,647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.30, 23,251.02 and 5,647.33 is: 8,465.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.30 : 23,251.02 = 5,647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.30/23,251.02 = 5,647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.30x = 23,251.02 × 5,647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.30x = 131,306,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,306,190.66/15,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.74

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