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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.37, 23,327.10 and 5,018.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.37, 23,327.10 and 5,018.18 is: 7,528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.37 : 23,327.10 = 5,018.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.37/23,327.10 = 5,018.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.37x = 23,327.10 × 5,018.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.37x = 117,059,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,059,470.04/15,548.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.73

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