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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.48, 23,299.28 and 5,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.48, 23,299.28 and 5,669.84 is: 8,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.48 : 23,299.28 = 5,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.48/23,299.28 = 5,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.48x = 23,299.28 × 5,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.48x = 132,103,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,103,189.72/15,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.23

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