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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.06, 23,253.11 and 5,113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.06, 23,253.11 and 5,113.81 is: 7,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.06 : 23,253.11 = 5,113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.06/23,253.11 = 5,113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.06x = 23,253.11 × 5,113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.06x = 118,911,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,911,986.45/15,502.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.72

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