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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.47, 23,020.26 and 5,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.47, 23,020.26 and 5,486.26 is: 8,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.47 : 23,020.26 = 5,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.47/23,020.26 = 5,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.47x = 23,020.26 × 5,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.47x = 126,295,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,295,131.63/15,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,229.05

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