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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.50, 23,248.40 and 5,108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.50, 23,248.40 and 5,108.25 is: 7,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.50 : 23,248.40 = 5,108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.50/23,248.40 = 5,108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.50x = 23,248.40 × 5,108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.50x = 118,758,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,758,639.30/15,496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.58

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