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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.50, 23,299.98 and 5,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.50, 23,299.98 and 5,006.48 is: 7,508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.50 : 23,299.98 = 5,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.50/23,299.98 = 5,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.50x = 23,299.98 × 5,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.50x = 116,650,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,650,883.87/15,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.67

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