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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.73, 23,098.46 and 5,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.73, 23,098.46 and 5,011.29 is: 7,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.73 : 23,098.46 = 5,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.73/23,098.46 = 5,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.73x = 23,098.46 × 5,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.73x = 115,753,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,753,056.56/15,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.05

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