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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.42, 23,170.83 and 5,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.42, 23,170.83 and 5,059.22 is: 7,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.42 : 23,170.83 = 5,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.42/23,170.83 = 5,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.42x = 23,170.83 × 5,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.42x = 117,226,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,226,326.55/15,446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.22

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