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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.59, 23,324.71 and 5,018.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.59, 23,324.71 and 5,018.21 is: 7,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.59 : 23,324.71 = 5,018.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.59/23,324.71 = 5,018.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.59x = 23,324.71 × 5,018.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.59x = 117,048,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,048,292.97/15,547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.39

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