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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.06, 23,903.20 and 5,548.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.06, 23,903.20 and 5,548.10 is: 8,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.06 : 23,903.20 = 5,548.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.06/23,903.20 = 5,548.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.06x = 23,903.20 × 5,548.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.06x = 132,617,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,617,343.92/15,929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.50

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