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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.55, 23,105.33 and 5,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.55, 23,105.33 and 5,016.35 is: 7,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.55 : 23,105.33 = 5,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.55/23,105.33 = 5,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.55x = 23,105.33 × 5,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.55x = 115,904,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,904,397.06/15,403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.53

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