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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.22, 23,331.39 and 5,021.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.22, 23,331.39 and 5,021.01 is: 7,532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.22 : 23,331.39 = 5,021.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.22/23,331.39 = 5,021.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.22x = 23,331.39 × 5,021.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.22x = 117,147,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,147,142.50/15,551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,532.99

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