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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,617.53, 23,415.27 and 5,755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,617.53, 23,415.27 and 5,755.51 is: 8,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,617.53 : 23,415.27 = 5,755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,617.53/23,415.27 = 5,755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,617.53x = 23,415.27 × 5,755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,617.53x = 134,766,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,766,820.64/15,617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.20

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