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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.94, 23,447.36 and 5,097.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.94, 23,447.36 and 5,097.53 is: 7,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.94 : 23,447.36 = 5,097.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.94/23,447.36 = 5,097.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.94x = 23,447.36 × 5,097.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.94x = 119,523,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,523,692.38/15,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.10

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