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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.59, 23,283.89 and 5,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.59, 23,283.89 and 5,134.34 is: 7,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.59 : 23,283.89 = 5,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.59/23,283.89 = 5,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.59x = 23,283.89 × 5,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.59x = 119,547,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,547,265.69/15,522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,701.50

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