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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.07, 23,294.93 and 5,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.07, 23,294.93 and 5,669.26 is: 8,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.07 : 23,294.93 = 5,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.07/23,294.93 = 5,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.07x = 23,294.93 × 5,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.07x = 132,065,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,065,014.85/15,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.83

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