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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.69, 23,293.22 and 5,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.69, 23,293.22 and 5,672.66 is: 8,501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.69 : 23,293.22 = 5,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.69/23,293.22 = 5,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.69x = 23,293.22 × 5,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.69x = 132,134,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,134,372.54/15,542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.39

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