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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.63, 23,333.27 and 5,691.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.63, 23,333.27 and 5,691.53 is: 8,537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.63 : 23,333.27 = 5,691.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.63/23,333.27 = 5,691.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.63x = 23,333.27 × 5,691.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.63x = 132,802,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,802,036.08/15,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.78

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