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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.67, 23,116.49 and 5,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.67, 23,116.49 and 5,548 is: 8,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.67 : 23,116.49 = 5,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.67/23,116.49 = 5,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.67x = 23,116.49 × 5,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.67x = 128,250,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,250,286.52/15,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.25

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