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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.93, 23,194.23 and 5,078.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.93, 23,194.23 and 5,078.97 is: 7,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.93 : 23,194.23 = 5,078.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.93/23,194.23 = 5,078.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.93x = 23,194.23 × 5,078.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.93x = 117,802,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,802,798.34/15,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.88

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