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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.95, 23,445.47 and 5,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.95, 23,445.47 and 5,095.27 is: 7,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.95 : 23,445.47 = 5,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.95/23,445.47 = 5,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.95x = 23,445.47 × 5,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.95x = 119,461,013.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,461,013.31/15,628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,643.57

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