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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.80, 23,329.66 and 5,689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.80, 23,329.66 and 5,689.86 is: 8,536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.80 : 23,329.66 = 5,689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.80/23,329.66 = 5,689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.80x = 23,329.66 × 5,689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.80x = 132,742,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,742,499.25/15,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.06

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