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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.08, 23,297.13 and 5,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.08, 23,297.13 and 5,004.68 is: 7,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.08 : 23,297.13 = 5,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.08/23,297.13 = 5,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.08x = 23,297.13 × 5,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.08x = 116,594,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,594,564.08/15,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.24

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