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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.63, 23,308.59 and 5,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.63, 23,308.59 and 5,148.38 is: 7,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.63 : 23,308.59 = 5,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.63/23,308.59 = 5,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.63x = 23,308.59 × 5,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.63x = 120,001,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,001,362.04/15,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.77

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