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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.16, 23,303.04 and 5,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.16, 23,303.04 and 5,675.52 is: 8,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.16 : 23,303.04 = 5,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.16/23,303.04 = 5,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.16x = 23,303.04 × 5,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.16x = 132,256,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,256,869.58/15,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.20

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