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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.05, 23,299.29 and 5,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.05, 23,299.29 and 5,006.01 is: 7,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.05 : 23,299.29 = 5,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.05/23,299.29 = 5,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.05x = 23,299.29 × 5,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.05x = 116,636,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,636,478.73/15,535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.96

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