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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.52, 23,114.64 and 5,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.52, 23,114.64 and 5,548.96 is: 8,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.52 : 23,114.64 = 5,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.52/23,114.64 = 5,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.52x = 23,114.64 × 5,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.52x = 128,262,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,262,212.77/15,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.49

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