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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.33, 23,336.15 and 5,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.33, 23,336.15 and 5,026 is: 7,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.33 : 23,336.15 = 5,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.33/23,336.15 = 5,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.33x = 23,336.15 × 5,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.33x = 117,287,489.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,287,489.90/15,554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.50

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