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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.73, 23,124.36 and 5,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.73, 23,124.36 and 5,027.48 is: 7,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.73 : 23,124.36 = 5,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.73/23,124.36 = 5,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.73x = 23,124.36 × 5,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.73x = 116,257,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,257,363.30/15,415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.47

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