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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.08, 23,016.45 and 5,480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.08, 23,016.45 and 5,480.14 is: 8,221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.08 : 23,016.45 = 5,480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.08/23,016.45 = 5,480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.08x = 23,016.45 × 5,480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.08x = 126,133,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,133,368.30/15,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,221.94

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