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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.57, 23,122.13 and 5,557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.57, 23,122.13 and 5,557.55 is: 8,333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.57 : 23,122.13 = 5,557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.57/23,122.13 = 5,557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.57x = 23,122.13 × 5,557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.57x = 128,502,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,502,250.18/15,419.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.71

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