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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.24, 23,096.64 and 5,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.24, 23,096.64 and 5,005.44 is: 7,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.24 : 23,096.64 = 5,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.24/23,096.64 = 5,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.24x = 23,096.64 × 5,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.24x = 115,608,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,608,845.72/15,396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.90

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