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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.43, 23,094.08 and 5,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.43, 23,094.08 and 5,003.75 is: 7,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.43 : 23,094.08 = 5,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.43/23,094.08 = 5,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.43x = 23,094.08 × 5,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.43x = 115,556,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,556,977.78/15,394.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.41

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