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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426.51, 23,143.95 and 5,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426.51, 23,143.95 and 5,038.26 is: 7,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426.51 : 23,143.95 = 5,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426.51/23,143.95 = 5,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426.51x = 23,143.95 × 5,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426.51x = 116,605,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,605,237.53/15,426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.76

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