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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.08, 23,169.24 and 5,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.08, 23,169.24 and 5,057.64 is: 7,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.08 : 23,169.24 = 5,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.08/23,169.24 = 5,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.08x = 23,169.24 × 5,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.08x = 117,181,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,181,674.99/15,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.99

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