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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.32, 23,079.10 and 5,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.32, 23,079.10 and 5,524.68 is: 8,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.32 : 23,079.10 = 5,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.32/23,079.10 = 5,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.32x = 23,079.10 × 5,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.32x = 127,504,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,504,642.19/15,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.42

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