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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.68, 23,338.23 and 5,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.68, 23,338.23 and 5,030.28 is: 7,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.68 : 23,338.23 = 5,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.68/23,338.23 = 5,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.68x = 23,338.23 × 5,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.68x = 117,397,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,397,831.60/15,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.52

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