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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.96, 23,304.90 and 5,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.96, 23,304.90 and 5,678.30 is: 8,512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.96 : 23,304.90 = 5,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.96/23,304.90 = 5,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.96x = 23,304.90 × 5,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.96x = 132,332,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,332,213.67/15,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.32

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