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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.43, 23,095.58 and 5,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.43, 23,095.58 and 5,004.75 is: 7,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.43 : 23,095.58 = 5,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.43/23,095.58 = 5,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.43x = 23,095.58 × 5,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.43x = 115,587,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,587,604.01/15,395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.92

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