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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.32, 23,126.22 and 5,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.32, 23,126.22 and 5,034.36 is: 7,552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.32 : 23,126.22 = 5,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.32/23,126.22 = 5,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.32x = 23,126.22 × 5,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.32x = 116,425,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,425,716.92/15,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.60

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