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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.76, 23,314.12 and 5,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.76, 23,314.12 and 5,676.04 is: 8,517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.76 : 23,314.12 = 5,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.76/23,314.12 = 5,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.76x = 23,314.12 × 5,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.76x = 132,331,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,331,877.68/15,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,517.89

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