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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.32, 23,094.72 and 5,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.32, 23,094.72 and 5,013.36 is: 7,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.32 : 23,094.72 = 5,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.32/23,094.72 = 5,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.32x = 23,094.72 × 5,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.32x = 115,782,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,782,145.46/15,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.10

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