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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,441.85, 23,160.62 and 5,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,441.85, 23,160.62 and 5,052.25 is: 7,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441.85 : 23,160.62 = 5,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441.85/23,160.62 = 5,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441.85x = 23,160.62 × 5,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441.85x = 117,013,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,013,217.13/15,441.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.67

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