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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.02, 23,122.89 and 5,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.02, 23,122.89 and 5,029.98 is: 7,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.02 : 23,122.89 = 5,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.02/23,122.89 = 5,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.02x = 23,122.89 × 5,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.02x = 116,307,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,307,674.24/15,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,542.15

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