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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.27, 23,323.55 and 5,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.27, 23,323.55 and 5,691.06 is: 8,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.27 : 23,323.55 = 5,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.27/23,323.55 = 5,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.27x = 23,323.55 × 5,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.27x = 132,735,694.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,735,694.01/15,557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.07

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