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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.42, 23,117.22 and 5,023.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.42, 23,117.22 and 5,023.17 is: 7,534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.42 : 23,117.22 = 5,023.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.42/23,117.22 = 5,023.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.42x = 23,117.22 × 5,023.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.42x = 116,121,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,121,725.99/15,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.78

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