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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.51, 23,136.45 and 5,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.51, 23,136.45 and 5,033.26 is: 7,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.51 : 23,136.45 = 5,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.51/23,136.45 = 5,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.51x = 23,136.45 × 5,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.51x = 116,451,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,451,768.33/15,421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.26

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