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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.04, 23,291.64 and 5,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.04, 23,291.64 and 5,669.76 is: 8,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.04 : 23,291.64 = 5,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.04/23,291.64 = 5,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.04x = 23,291.64 × 5,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.04x = 132,058,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,058,008.81/15,533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.75

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