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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.80, 23,933.82 and 5,567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.80, 23,933.82 and 5,567.64 is: 8,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.80 : 23,933.82 = 5,567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.80/23,933.82 = 5,567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.80x = 23,933.82 × 5,567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.80x = 133,254,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,254,893.58/15,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.50

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