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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.54, 23,311.76 and 5,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.54, 23,311.76 and 5,153.50 is: 7,728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.54 : 23,311.76 = 5,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.54/23,311.76 = 5,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.54x = 23,311.76 × 5,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.54x = 120,137,155.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,137,155.16/15,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.58

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