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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.02, 23,308.26 and 5,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.02, 23,308.26 and 5,150.50 is: 7,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.02 : 23,308.26 = 5,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.02/23,308.26 = 5,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.02x = 23,308.26 × 5,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.02x = 120,049,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,049,193.13/15,539.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.66

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