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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.02, 23,312.06 and 5,683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.02, 23,312.06 and 5,683.94 is: 8,526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.02 : 23,312.06 = 5,683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.02/23,312.06 = 5,683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.02x = 23,312.06 × 5,683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.02x = 132,504,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,504,205.34/15,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.65

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