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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.05, 23,304.33 and 5,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.05, 23,304.33 and 5,004.86 is: 7,508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.05 : 23,304.33 = 5,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.05/23,304.33 = 5,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.05x = 23,304.33 × 5,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.05x = 116,634,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,634,792.52/15,534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.33

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