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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.42, 23,275.10 and 5,653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.42, 23,275.10 and 5,653.71 is: 8,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.42 : 23,275.10 = 5,653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.42/23,275.10 = 5,653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.42x = 23,275.10 × 5,653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.42x = 131,590,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,590,680.68/15,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.83

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