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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.30, 23,315.75 and 5,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.30, 23,315.75 and 5,546.28 is: 8,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.30 : 23,315.75 = 5,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.30/23,315.75 = 5,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.30x = 23,315.75 × 5,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.30x = 129,315,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,315,650.18/15,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.24

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