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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550, 23,327.34 and 5,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550, 23,327.34 and 5,016.49 is: 7,525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550 : 23,327.34 = 5,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550/23,327.34 = 5,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550x = 23,327.34 × 5,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550x = 117,021,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,021,367.84/15,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.49

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