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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.84, 23,311.80 and 5,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.84, 23,311.80 and 5,012.60 is: 7,516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.84 : 23,311.80 = 5,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.84/23,311.80 = 5,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.84x = 23,311.80 × 5,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.84x = 116,852,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,852,728.68/15,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.66

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