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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.08, 23,296.96 and 5,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.08, 23,296.96 and 5,665.22 is: 8,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.08 : 23,296.96 = 5,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.08/23,296.96 = 5,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.08x = 23,296.96 × 5,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.08x = 131,982,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,982,403.73/15,525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.24

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