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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.28, 23,147.58 and 5,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.28, 23,147.58 and 5,041 is: 7,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.28 : 23,147.58 = 5,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.28/23,147.58 = 5,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.28x = 23,147.58 × 5,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.28x = 116,686,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686,950.78/15,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.70

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