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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.03, 23,322.90 and 5,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.03, 23,322.90 and 5,929.60 is: 8,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.03 : 23,322.90 = 5,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.03/23,322.90 = 5,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.03x = 23,322.90 × 5,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.03x = 138,295,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,295,467.84/15,553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.87

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