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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.07, 23,293.43 and 5,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.07, 23,293.43 and 5,668.26 is: 8,502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.07 : 23,293.43 = 5,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.07/23,293.43 = 5,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.07x = 23,293.43 × 5,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.07x = 132,033,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,033,208.97/15,529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.33

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