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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.70, 23,285.55 and 5,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.70, 23,285.55 and 5,663.30 is: 8,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.70 : 23,285.55 = 5,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.70/23,285.55 = 5,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.70x = 23,285.55 × 5,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.70x = 131,873,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,873,055.32/15,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.95

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