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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,430.17, 23,140.47 and 5,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,430.17, 23,140.47 and 5,568.16 is: 8,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,430.17 : 23,140.47 = 5,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,430.17/23,140.47 = 5,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,430.17x = 23,140.47 × 5,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,430.17x = 128,849,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,849,839.44/15,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.51

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