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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.36, 23,306.82 and 5,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.36, 23,306.82 and 5,153.68 is: 7,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.36 : 23,306.82 = 5,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.36/23,306.82 = 5,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.36x = 23,306.82 × 5,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.36x = 120,115,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,115,892.10/15,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.30

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