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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.88, 23,323.31 and 5,682.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.88, 23,323.31 and 5,682.78 is: 8,524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.88 : 23,323.31 = 5,682.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.88/23,323.31 = 5,682.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.88x = 23,323.31 × 5,682.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.88x = 132,541,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,541,239.60/15,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.17

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