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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.65, 23,139.41 and 5,566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.65, 23,139.41 and 5,566.34 is: 8,350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.65 : 23,139.41 = 5,566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.65/23,139.41 = 5,566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.65x = 23,139.41 × 5,566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.65x = 128,801,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801,853.48/15,424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.39

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