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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.50, 23,940.75 and 5,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.50, 23,940.75 and 5,016.50 is: 7,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.50 : 23,940.75 = 5,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.50/23,940.75 = 5,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.50x = 23,940.75 × 5,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.50x = 120,098,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,098,772.38/15,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.75

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