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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.36, 23,159.82 and 5,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.36, 23,159.82 and 5,052.68 is: 7,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.36 : 23,159.82 = 5,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.36/23,159.82 = 5,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.36x = 23,159.82 × 5,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.36x = 117,019,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,019,159.32/15,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.31

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