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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.58, 23,312.23 and 5,681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.58, 23,312.23 and 5,681.57 is: 8,520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.58 : 23,312.23 = 5,681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.58/23,312.23 = 5,681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.58x = 23,312.23 × 5,681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.58x = 132,450,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,450,066.60/15,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.66

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