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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.68, 23,098.95 and 5,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.68, 23,098.95 and 5,007 is: 7,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.68 : 23,098.95 = 5,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.68/23,098.95 = 5,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.68x = 23,098.95 × 5,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.68x = 115,656,442.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,656,442.65/15,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.29

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