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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.83, 23,322.55 and 5,013.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.83, 23,322.55 and 5,013.39 is: 7,520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.83 : 23,322.55 = 5,013.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.83/23,322.55 = 5,013.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.83x = 23,322.55 × 5,013.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.83x = 116,925,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,925,051.48/15,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,520.83

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