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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.72, 23,917.90 and 5,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.72, 23,917.90 and 5,553 is: 8,330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.72 : 23,917.90 = 5,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.72/23,917.90 = 5,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.72x = 23,917.90 × 5,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.72x = 132,816,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,816,098.70/15,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.31

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