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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.57, 23,287.49 and 5,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.57, 23,287.49 and 5,134.32 is: 7,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.57 : 23,287.49 = 5,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.57/23,287.49 = 5,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.57x = 23,287.49 × 5,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.57x = 119,565,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,565,399.99/15,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,702.68

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