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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.47, 23,285.88 and 5,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.47, 23,285.88 and 5,664.80 is: 8,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.47 : 23,285.88 = 5,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.47/23,285.88 = 5,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.47x = 23,285.88 × 5,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.47x = 131,909,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,909,911.24/15,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.35

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