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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.82, 23,449.20 and 5,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.82, 23,449.20 and 5,099.96 is: 7,650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.82 : 23,449.20 = 5,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.82/23,449.20 = 5,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.82x = 23,449.20 × 5,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.82x = 119,590,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,590,021.53/15,630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.91

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