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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.83, 23,295.09 and 5,663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.83, 23,295.09 and 5,663.97 is: 8,499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.83 : 23,295.09 = 5,663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.83/23,295.09 = 5,663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.83x = 23,295.09 × 5,663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.83x = 131,942,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,942,690.91/15,523.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.36

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