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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.47, 23,012.42 and 5,481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.47, 23,012.42 and 5,481.34 is: 8,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.47 : 23,012.42 = 5,481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.47/23,012.42 = 5,481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.47x = 23,012.42 × 5,481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.47x = 126,138,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,138,898.24/15,341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.09

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