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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.71, 23,333.60 and 5,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.71, 23,333.60 and 5,026.37 is: 7,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.71 : 23,333.60 = 5,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.71/23,333.60 = 5,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.71x = 23,333.60 × 5,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.71x = 117,283,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,283,202.93/15,553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.53

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