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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.28, 23,308.92 and 5,152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.28, 23,308.92 and 5,152.24 is: 7,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.28 : 23,308.92 = 5,152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.28/23,308.92 = 5,152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.28x = 23,308.92 × 5,152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.28x = 120,093,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,093,149.98/15,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.37

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