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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.74, 23,127.51 and 5,026.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.74, 23,127.51 and 5,026.06 is: 7,539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.74 : 23,127.51 = 5,026.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.74/23,127.51 = 5,026.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.74x = 23,127.51 × 5,026.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.74x = 116,240,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,240,252.91/15,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.87

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