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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.35, 23,328.56 and 5,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.35, 23,328.56 and 5,019.12 is: 7,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.35 : 23,328.56 = 5,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.35/23,328.56 = 5,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.35x = 23,328.56 × 5,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.35x = 117,088,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,088,854.62/15,549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.15

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