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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.62, 23,333.44 and 5,690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.62, 23,333.44 and 5,690.64 is: 8,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.62 : 23,333.44 = 5,690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.62/23,333.44 = 5,690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.62x = 23,333.44 × 5,690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.62x = 132,782,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,782,207.00/15,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.96

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