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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.04, 23,312.52 and 5,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.04, 23,312.52 and 5,154 is: 7,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.04 : 23,312.52 = 5,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.04/23,312.52 = 5,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.04x = 23,312.52 × 5,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.04x = 120,152,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,152,728.08/15,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.33

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