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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.69, 23,132.98 and 5,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.69, 23,132.98 and 5,562.13 is: 8,341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.69 : 23,132.98 = 5,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.69/23,132.98 = 5,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.69x = 23,132.98 × 5,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.69x = 128,668,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,668,642.05/15,424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.73

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