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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.82, 23,126.97 and 5,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.82, 23,126.97 and 5,034.86 is: 7,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.82 : 23,126.97 = 5,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.82/23,126.97 = 5,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.82x = 23,126.97 × 5,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.82x = 116,441,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,441,056.17/15,415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.35

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