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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.81, 23,304.92 and 5,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.81, 23,304.92 and 5,673.44 is: 8,510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.81 : 23,304.92 = 5,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.81/23,304.92 = 5,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.81x = 23,304.92 × 5,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.81x = 132,219,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,219,095.22/15,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.05

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