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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.51, 23,321.32 and 5,014.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.51, 23,321.32 and 5,014.33 is: 7,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.51 : 23,321.32 = 5,014.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.51/23,321.32 = 5,014.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.51x = 23,321.32 × 5,014.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.51x = 116,940,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,940,794.52/15,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.96

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