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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.09, 23,281.63 and 5,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.09, 23,281.63 and 5,132.84 is: 7,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.09 : 23,281.63 = 5,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.09/23,281.63 = 5,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.09x = 23,281.63 × 5,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.09x = 119,500,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,500,752.49/15,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.25

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