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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.97, 23,013.17 and 5,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.97, 23,013.17 and 5,481.84 is: 8,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.97 : 23,013.17 = 5,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.97/23,013.17 = 5,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.97x = 23,013.17 × 5,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.97x = 126,154,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,154,488.42/15,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.84

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