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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.62, 23,097.03 and 5,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.62, 23,097.03 and 5,011.30 is: 7,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.62 : 23,097.03 = 5,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.62/23,097.03 = 5,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.62x = 23,097.03 × 5,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.62x = 115,746,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,746,146.44/15,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.17

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