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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.94, 23,133.36 and 5,562.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.94, 23,133.36 and 5,562.38 is: 8,342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.94 : 23,133.36 = 5,562.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.94/23,133.36 = 5,562.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.94x = 23,133.36 × 5,562.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.94x = 128,676,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,676,539.00/15,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.11

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