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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.04, 23,314.40 and 5,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.04, 23,314.40 and 5,927.52 is: 8,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.04 : 23,314.40 = 5,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.04/23,314.40 = 5,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.04x = 23,314.40 × 5,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.04x = 138,196,572.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,196,572.29/15,543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.22

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