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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.93, 23,323.72 and 5,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.93, 23,323.72 and 5,017.55 is: 7,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.93 : 23,323.72 = 5,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.93/23,323.72 = 5,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.93x = 23,323.72 × 5,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.93x = 117,027,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027,931.29/15,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.40

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