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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,530.40, 23,299.11 and 5,669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,530.40, 23,299.11 and 5,669.73 is: 8,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,530.40 : 23,299.11 = 5,669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,530.40/23,299.11 = 5,669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,530.40x = 23,299.11 × 5,669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,530.40x = 132,099,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,099,662.94/15,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.88

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