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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.57, 23,294.68 and 5,669.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.57, 23,294.68 and 5,669.93 is: 8,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.57 : 23,294.68 = 5,669.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.57/23,294.68 = 5,669.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.57x = 23,294.68 × 5,669.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.57x = 132,079,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,079,146.74/15,533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.82

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