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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.08, 23,298.63 and 5,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.08, 23,298.63 and 5,005.68 is: 7,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.08 : 23,298.63 = 5,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.08/23,298.63 = 5,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.08x = 23,298.63 × 5,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.08x = 116,625,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,625,486.22/15,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.75

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