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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.56, 23,045.12 and 4,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.56, 23,045.12 and 4,119.50 is: 6,179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.56 : 23,045.12 = 4,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.56/23,045.12 = 4,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.56x = 23,045.12 × 4,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.56x = 94,934,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,934,371.84/15,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.59

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