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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.92, 23,336.96 and 5,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.92, 23,336.96 and 5,697.92 is: 8,546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.92 : 23,336.96 = 5,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.92/23,336.96 = 5,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.92x = 23,336.96 × 5,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.92x = 132,972,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,972,131.12/15,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.91

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