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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.26, 23,126.52 and 5,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.26, 23,126.52 and 5,027 is: 7,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.26 : 23,126.52 = 5,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.26/23,126.52 = 5,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.26x = 23,126.52 × 5,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.26x = 116,257,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,257,016.04/15,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.68

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