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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.92, 23,910.27 and 5,544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.92, 23,910.27 and 5,544.67 is: 8,320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.92 : 23,910.27 = 5,544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.92/23,910.27 = 5,544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.92x = 23,910.27 × 5,544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.92x = 132,574,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,574,556.76/15,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.79

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