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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.09, 23,331.39 and 5,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.09, 23,331.39 and 5,022.90 is: 7,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.09 : 23,331.39 = 5,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.09/23,331.39 = 5,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.09x = 23,331.39 × 5,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.09x = 117,191,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,191,238.83/15,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.40

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