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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.28, 23,310.42 and 5,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.28, 23,310.42 and 5,153.24 is: 7,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.28 : 23,310.42 = 5,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.28/23,310.42 = 5,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.28x = 23,310.42 × 5,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.28x = 120,124,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,124,188.76/15,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.87

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