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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,631.43, 23,444.67 and 5,101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,631.43, 23,444.67 and 5,101.39 is: 7,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631.43 : 23,444.67 = 5,101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631.43/23,444.67 = 5,101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631.43x = 23,444.67 × 5,101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631.43x = 119,600,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,600,453.53/15,631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.28

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