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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.60, 23,163.24 and 5,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.60, 23,163.24 and 5,054 is: 7,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.60 : 23,163.24 = 5,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.60/23,163.24 = 5,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.60x = 23,163.24 × 5,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.60x = 117,067,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,067,014.96/15,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.29

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