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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.63, 23,282.64 and 5,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.63, 23,282.64 and 5,133.38 is: 7,700.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.63 : 23,282.64 = 5,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.63/23,282.64 = 5,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.63x = 23,282.64 × 5,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.63x = 119,518,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,518,522.11/15,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.13

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