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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.72, 23,326.92 and 5,553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.72, 23,326.92 and 5,553.69 is: 8,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.72 : 23,326.92 = 5,553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.72/23,326.92 = 5,553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.72x = 23,326.92 × 5,553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.72x = 129,550,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,550,482.33/15,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.37

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