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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.69, 23,299.97 and 5,665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.69, 23,299.97 and 5,665.67 is: 8,501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.69 : 23,299.97 = 5,665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.69/23,299.97 = 5,665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.69x = 23,299.97 × 5,665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.69x = 132,009,796.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,009,796.20/15,528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.03

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