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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.52, 23,348.05 and 5,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.52, 23,348.05 and 5,035.80 is: 7,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.52 : 23,348.05 = 5,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.52/23,348.05 = 5,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.52x = 23,348.05 × 5,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.52x = 117,575,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,575,988.16/15,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.62

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