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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,414.30, 23,123.08 and 5,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,414.30, 23,123.08 and 5,023.62 is: 7,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414.30 : 23,123.08 = 5,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414.30/23,123.08 = 5,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414.30x = 23,123.08 × 5,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414.30x = 116,161,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,161,567.15/15,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.96

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