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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.26, 23,135.52 and 5,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.26, 23,135.52 and 5,033 is: 7,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.26 : 23,135.52 = 5,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.26/23,135.52 = 5,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.26x = 23,135.52 × 5,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.26x = 116,441,072.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,441,072.16/15,421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.68

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