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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.54, 23,308.23 and 5,675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.54, 23,308.23 and 5,675.79 is: 8,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.54 : 23,308.23 = 5,675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.54/23,308.23 = 5,675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.54x = 23,308.23 × 5,675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.54x = 132,292,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,292,618.75/15,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.94

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