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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.54, 23,320.88 and 5,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.54, 23,320.88 and 5,689.26 is: 8,530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.54 : 23,320.88 = 5,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.54/23,320.88 = 5,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.54x = 23,320.88 × 5,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.54x = 132,678,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,678,549.75/15,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.99

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