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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.63, 23,336.44 and 5,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.63, 23,336.44 and 5,169.38 is: 7,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.63 : 23,336.44 = 5,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.63/23,336.44 = 5,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.63x = 23,336.44 × 5,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.63x = 120,634,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,634,796.60/15,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.06

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