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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.42, 23,285.37 and 5,667.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.42, 23,285.37 and 5,667.42 is: 8,493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.42 : 23,285.37 = 5,667.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.42/23,285.37 = 5,667.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.42x = 23,285.37 × 5,667.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.42x = 131,967,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,967,971.65/15,537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.56

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