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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.78, 23,307.10 and 5,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.78, 23,307.10 and 5,675.04 is: 8,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.78 : 23,307.10 = 5,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.78/23,307.10 = 5,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.78x = 23,307.10 × 5,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.78x = 132,268,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,268,710.60/15,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.81

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