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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.07, 23,253.11 and 5,113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.07, 23,253.11 and 5,113.82 is: 7,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.07 : 23,253.11 = 5,113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.07/23,253.11 = 5,113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.07x = 23,253.11 × 5,113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.07x = 118,912,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,912,218.98/15,502.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.73

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