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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.79, 23,291.70 and 5,667.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.79, 23,291.70 and 5,667.81 is: 8,501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.79 : 23,291.70 = 5,667.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.79/23,291.70 = 5,667.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.79x = 23,291.70 × 5,667.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.79x = 132,012,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012,930.18/15,527.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.72

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