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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.04, 23,298.03 and 5,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.04, 23,298.03 and 5,005.90 is: 7,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.04 : 23,298.03 = 5,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.04/23,298.03 = 5,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.04x = 23,298.03 × 5,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.04x = 116,627,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,627,637.50/15,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.46

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