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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.04, 23,287.98 and 5,671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.04, 23,287.98 and 5,671.66 is: 8,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.04 : 23,287.98 = 5,671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.04/23,287.98 = 5,671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.04x = 23,287.98 × 5,671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.04x = 132,081,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,081,504.65/15,525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.64

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