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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.93, 23,323.44 and 5,017.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.93, 23,323.44 and 5,017.57 is: 7,527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.93 : 23,323.44 = 5,017.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.93/23,323.44 = 5,017.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.93x = 23,323.44 × 5,017.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.93x = 117,027,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027,018.95/15,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.83

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