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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.08, 23,170.74 and 5,058.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.08, 23,170.74 and 5,058.64 is: 7,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.08 : 23,170.74 = 5,058.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.08/23,170.74 = 5,058.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.08x = 23,170.74 × 5,058.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.08x = 117,212,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,212,432.19/15,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.49

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