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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.94, 23,132.25 and 5,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.94, 23,132.25 and 5,034.78 is: 7,551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.94 : 23,132.25 = 5,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.94/23,132.25 = 5,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.94x = 23,132.25 × 5,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.94x = 116,465,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,465,789.66/15,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,551.46

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