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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.76, 23,282.58 and 5,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.76, 23,282.58 and 5,135 is: 7,700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.76 : 23,282.58 = 5,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.76/23,282.58 = 5,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.76x = 23,282.58 × 5,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.76x = 119,556,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,556,048.30/15,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.00

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