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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.04, 23,309.96 and 5,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.04, 23,309.96 and 5,009.99 is: 7,515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.04 : 23,309.96 = 5,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.04/23,309.96 = 5,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.04x = 23,309.96 × 5,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.04x = 116,782,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,782,524.90/15,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,515.43

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