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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.02, 23,267.76 and 5,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.02, 23,267.76 and 5,123.50 is: 7,685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.02 : 23,267.76 = 5,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.02/23,267.76 = 5,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.02x = 23,267.76 × 5,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.02x = 119,212,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,212,368.36/15,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.16

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