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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.31, 23,251.98 and 5,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.31, 23,251.98 and 5,113.06 is: 7,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.31 : 23,251.98 = 5,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.31/23,251.98 = 5,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.31x = 23,251.98 × 5,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.31x = 118,888,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,888,768.86/15,501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,669.59

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