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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.89, 23,319.65 and 5,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.89, 23,319.65 and 5,011.44 is: 7,517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.89 : 23,319.65 = 5,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.89/23,319.65 = 5,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.89x = 23,319.65 × 5,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.89x = 116,865,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,865,120.45/15,544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.91

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