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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,417.26, 23,129.52 and 5,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,417.26, 23,129.52 and 5,029 is: 7,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,417.26 : 23,129.52 = 5,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,417.26/23,129.52 = 5,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,417.26x = 23,129.52 × 5,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,417.26x = 116,318,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,318,356.08/15,417.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.68

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