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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.98, 23,096.09 and 5,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.98, 23,096.09 and 5,006.73 is: 7,511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.98 : 23,096.09 = 5,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.98/23,096.09 = 5,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.98x = 23,096.09 × 5,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.98x = 115,635,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,635,886.69/15,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.27

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