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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.57, 23,284.17 and 5,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.57, 23,284.17 and 5,669.19 is: 8,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.57 : 23,284.17 = 5,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.57/23,284.17 = 5,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.57x = 23,284.17 × 5,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.57x = 132,002,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,002,383.72/15,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.90

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