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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.48, 23,467.80 and 5,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.48, 23,467.80 and 5,783.54 is: 8,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.48 : 23,467.80 = 5,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.48/23,467.80 = 5,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.48x = 23,467.80 × 5,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.48x = 135,726,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,726,960.01/15,644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.71

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