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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.70, 23,321.61 and 5,014.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.70, 23,321.61 and 5,014.51 is: 7,523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.70 : 23,321.61 = 5,014.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.70/23,321.61 = 5,014.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.70x = 23,321.61 × 5,014.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.70x = 116,946,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,946,421.49/15,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.23

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