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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.54, 23,895.95 and 5,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.54, 23,895.95 and 5,535 is: 8,302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.54 : 23,895.95 = 5,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.54/23,895.95 = 5,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.54x = 23,895.95 × 5,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.54x = 132,264,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,264,055.58/15,930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.55

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