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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.71, 23,321.89 and 5,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.71, 23,321.89 and 5,016.33 is: 7,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.71 : 23,321.89 = 5,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.71/23,321.89 = 5,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.71x = 23,321.89 × 5,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.71x = 116,990,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,990,368.33/15,545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.57

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