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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.93, 23,322.22 and 5,016.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.93, 23,322.22 and 5,016.55 is: 7,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.93 : 23,322.22 = 5,016.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.93/23,322.22 = 5,016.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.93x = 23,322.22 × 5,016.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.93x = 116,997,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,997,082.74/15,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.90

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