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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.50, 23,301.48 and 5,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.50, 23,301.48 and 5,007.48 is: 7,510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.50 : 23,301.48 = 5,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.50/23,301.48 = 5,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.50x = 23,301.48 × 5,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.50x = 116,681,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,681,695.07/15,536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.17

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