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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.73, 23,294.97 and 5,669.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.73, 23,294.97 and 5,669.01 is: 8,503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.73 : 23,294.97 = 5,669.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.73/23,294.97 = 5,669.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.73x = 23,294.97 × 5,669.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.73x = 132,059,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,059,417.88/15,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.65

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