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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.39, 23,942.52 and 5,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.39, 23,942.52 and 5,566.14 is: 8,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.39 : 23,942.52 = 5,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.39/23,942.52 = 5,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.39x = 23,942.52 × 5,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.39x = 133,267,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,267,418.27/15,954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.02

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