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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.30, 23,309.33 and 5,676.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.30, 23,309.33 and 5,676.56 is: 8,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.30 : 23,309.33 = 5,676.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.30/23,309.33 = 5,676.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.30x = 23,309.33 × 5,676.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.30x = 132,316,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,316,840.20/15,537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.08

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