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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.67, 23,316.05 and 5,680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.67, 23,316.05 and 5,680.94 is: 8,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.67 : 23,316.05 = 5,680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.67/23,316.05 = 5,680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.67x = 23,316.05 × 5,680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.67x = 132,456,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,456,978.71/15,541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.70

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