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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.17, 23,317.06 and 5,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.17, 23,317.06 and 5,547.14 is: 8,321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.17 : 23,317.06 = 5,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.17/23,317.06 = 5,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.17x = 23,317.06 × 5,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.17x = 129,342,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,342,893.49/15,543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.53

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