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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.68, 23,319.06 and 5,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.68, 23,319.06 and 5,682.94 is: 8,525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.68 : 23,319.06 = 5,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.68/23,319.06 = 5,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.68x = 23,319.06 × 5,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.68x = 132,520,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,520,818.84/15,543.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.70

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