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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.79, 23,294.37 and 5,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.79, 23,294.37 and 5,669.03 is: 8,503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.79 : 23,294.37 = 5,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.79/23,294.37 = 5,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.79x = 23,294.37 × 5,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.79x = 132,056,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,056,482.36/15,529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.43

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