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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.52, 23,127.42 and 5,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.52, 23,127.42 and 5,034.92 is: 7,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.52 : 23,127.42 = 5,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.52/23,127.42 = 5,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.52x = 23,127.42 × 5,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.52x = 116,444,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,444,709.51/15,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.32

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