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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.99, 23,319.36 and 5,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.99, 23,319.36 and 5,683.23 is: 8,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.99 : 23,319.36 = 5,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.99/23,319.36 = 5,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.99x = 23,319.36 × 5,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.99x = 132,529,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,529,286.33/15,543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.08

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