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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.04, 23,308.02 and 5,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.04, 23,308.02 and 5,151 is: 7,724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.04 : 23,308.02 = 5,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.04/23,308.02 = 5,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.04x = 23,308.02 × 5,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.04x = 120,059,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,059,611.02/15,542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.83

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