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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.54, 23,931.96 and 5,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.54, 23,931.96 and 5,566.32 is: 8,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.54 : 23,931.96 = 5,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.54/23,931.96 = 5,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.54x = 23,931.96 × 5,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.54x = 133,212,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,212,947.59/15,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.53

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