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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.82, 23,096.98 and 5,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.82, 23,096.98 and 5,006.76 is: 7,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.82 : 23,096.98 = 5,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.82/23,096.98 = 5,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.82x = 23,096.98 × 5,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.82x = 115,641,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,641,035.58/15,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.20

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