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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.19, 23,124.28 and 5,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.19, 23,124.28 and 5,027.94 is: 7,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.19 : 23,124.28 = 5,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.19/23,124.28 = 5,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.19x = 23,124.28 × 5,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.19x = 116,267,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,267,440.86/15,416.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.91

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