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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.50, 23,315.91 and 5,153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.50, 23,315.91 and 5,153.25 is: 7,731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.50 : 23,315.91 = 5,153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.50/23,315.91 = 5,153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.50x = 23,315.91 × 5,153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.50x = 120,152,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,152,713.21/15,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.09

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