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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.68, 23,094.45 and 5,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.68, 23,094.45 and 5,004 is: 7,506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.68 : 23,094.45 = 5,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.68/23,094.45 = 5,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.68x = 23,094.45 × 5,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.68x = 115,564,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,564,627.80/15,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.79

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