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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.74, 23,326.44 and 5,687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.74, 23,326.44 and 5,687.98 is: 8,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.74 : 23,326.44 = 5,687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.74/23,326.44 = 5,687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.74x = 23,326.44 × 5,687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.74x = 132,680,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,680,324.19/15,548.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.19

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