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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.43, 23,327.93 and 5,022.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.43, 23,327.93 and 5,022.94 is: 7,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.43 : 23,327.93 = 5,022.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.43/23,327.93 = 5,022.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.43x = 23,327.93 × 5,022.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.43x = 117,174,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,174,792.71/15,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.18

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