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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.39, 23,326.41 and 5,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.39, 23,326.41 and 5,015.94 is: 7,524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.39 : 23,326.41 = 5,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.39/23,326.41 = 5,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.39x = 23,326.41 × 5,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.39x = 117,003,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,003,872.98/15,549.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.66

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