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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.43, 23,325.69 and 5,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.43, 23,325.69 and 5,019.08 is: 7,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.43 : 23,325.69 = 5,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.43/23,325.69 = 5,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.43x = 23,325.69 × 5,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.43x = 117,073,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,073,387.54/15,547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.08

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