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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.74, 23,336.69 and 5,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.74, 23,336.69 and 5,026.42 is: 7,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.74 : 23,336.69 = 5,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.74/23,336.69 = 5,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.74x = 23,336.69 × 5,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.74x = 117,300,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,300,005.35/15,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.11

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