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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.91, 23,444.31 and 5,095.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.91, 23,444.31 and 5,095.48 is: 7,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.91 : 23,444.31 = 5,095.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.91/23,444.31 = 5,095.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.91x = 23,444.31 × 5,095.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.91x = 119,460,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,460,068.78/15,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,644.02

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