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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.91, 23,292.56 and 5,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.91, 23,292.56 and 5,669.90 is: 8,500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.91 : 23,292.56 = 5,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.91/23,292.56 = 5,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.91x = 23,292.56 × 5,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.91x = 132,066,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,066,471.00/15,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.17

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