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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.04, 23,162.94 and 5,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.04, 23,162.94 and 5,059.08 is: 7,589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.04 : 23,162.94 = 5,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.04/23,162.94 = 5,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.04x = 23,162.94 × 5,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.04x = 117,183,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,183,166.50/15,440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.56

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