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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.68, 23,285.34 and 5,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.68, 23,285.34 and 5,139.72 is: 7,711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.68 : 23,285.34 = 5,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.68/23,285.34 = 5,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.68x = 23,285.34 × 5,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.68x = 119,680,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,680,127.70/15,520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.01

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