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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.16, 23,297.06 and 5,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.16, 23,297.06 and 5,671.52 is: 8,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.16 : 23,297.06 = 5,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.16/23,297.06 = 5,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.16x = 23,297.06 × 5,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.16x = 132,129,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,129,741.73/15,535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.21

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