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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.52, 23,298.96 and 5,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.52, 23,298.96 and 5,148.08 is: 7,720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.52 : 23,298.96 = 5,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.52/23,298.96 = 5,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.52x = 23,298.96 × 5,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.52x = 119,944,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,944,910.00/15,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.69

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