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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.70, 23,323.37 and 5,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.70, 23,323.37 and 5,017.32 is: 7,527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.70 : 23,323.37 = 5,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.70/23,323.37 = 5,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.70x = 23,323.37 × 5,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.70x = 117,020,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,020,734.20/15,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.05

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