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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.50, 23,388.75 and 5,205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.50, 23,388.75 and 5,205.06 is: 7,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.50 : 23,388.75 = 5,205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.50/23,388.75 = 5,205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.50x = 23,388.75 × 5,205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.50x = 121,739,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,739,847.08/15,592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,807.59

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