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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.95, 23,444.26 and 5,097.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.95, 23,444.26 and 5,097.53 is: 7,647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.95 : 23,444.26 = 5,097.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.95/23,444.26 = 5,097.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.95x = 23,444.26 × 5,097.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.95x = 119,507,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,507,878.88/15,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.55

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