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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.26, 23,132.52 and 5,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.26, 23,132.52 and 5,031 is: 7,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.26 : 23,132.52 = 5,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.26/23,132.52 = 5,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.26x = 23,132.52 × 5,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.26x = 116,379,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,379,708.12/15,419.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.68

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