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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.65, 23,304.48 and 5,678.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.65, 23,304.48 and 5,678.01 is: 8,511.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.65 : 23,304.48 = 5,678.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.65/23,304.48 = 5,678.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.65x = 23,304.48 × 5,678.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.65x = 132,322,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,322,953.96/15,545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.90

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