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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.93, 23,439.60 and 5,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.93, 23,439.60 and 5,094.02 is: 7,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.93 : 23,439.60 = 5,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.93/23,439.60 = 5,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.93x = 23,439.60 × 5,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.93x = 119,401,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,401,673.99/15,623.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.23

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