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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.26, 23,438.82 and 5,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.26, 23,438.82 and 5,091.83 is: 7,638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.26 : 23,438.82 = 5,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.26/23,438.82 = 5,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.26x = 23,438.82 × 5,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.26x = 119,346,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,346,486.84/15,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,638.54

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