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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.50, 23,320.44 and 5,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.50, 23,320.44 and 5,156.26 is: 7,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.50 : 23,320.44 = 5,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.50/23,320.44 = 5,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.50x = 23,320.44 × 5,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.50x = 120,246,251.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,246,251.95/15,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.61

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