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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.06, 23,289.56 and 5,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.06, 23,289.56 and 5,663.34 is: 8,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.06 : 23,289.56 = 5,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.06/23,289.56 = 5,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.06x = 23,289.56 × 5,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.06x = 131,896,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,896,743.21/15,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.28

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