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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.55, 23,308.08 and 5,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.55, 23,308.08 and 5,007.36 is: 7,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.55 : 23,308.08 = 5,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.55/23,308.08 = 5,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.55x = 23,308.08 × 5,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.55x = 116,711,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,711,947.47/15,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.09

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