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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.52, 23,949.76 and 5,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.52, 23,949.76 and 5,022.52 is: 7,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.52 : 23,949.76 = 5,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.52/23,949.76 = 5,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.52x = 23,949.76 × 5,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.52x = 120,288,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,288,148.60/15,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.77

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