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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.59, 23,287.84 and 5,671.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.59, 23,287.84 and 5,671.55 is: 8,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.59 : 23,287.84 = 5,671.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.59/23,287.84 = 5,671.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.59x = 23,287.84 × 5,671.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.59x = 132,078,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,078,192.99/15,534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.20

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