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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.27, 23,318.34 and 5,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.27, 23,318.34 and 5,682.54 is: 8,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.27 : 23,318.34 = 5,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.27/23,318.34 = 5,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.27x = 23,318.34 × 5,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.27x = 132,507,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,507,399.78/15,543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.07

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