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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.96, 23,301.90 and 5,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.96, 23,301.90 and 5,676.30 is: 8,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.96 : 23,301.90 = 5,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.96/23,301.90 = 5,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.96x = 23,301.90 × 5,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.96x = 132,268,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,268,574.97/15,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,509.32

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