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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.98, 23,343.75 and 5,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.98, 23,343.75 and 5,027.48 is: 7,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.98 : 23,343.75 = 5,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.98/23,343.75 = 5,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.98x = 23,343.75 × 5,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.98x = 117,360,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,360,236.25/15,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.96

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