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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.58, 23,171.49 and 5,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.58, 23,171.49 and 5,059.14 is: 7,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.58 : 23,171.49 = 5,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.58/23,171.49 = 5,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.58x = 23,171.49 × 5,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.58x = 117,227,811.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,227,811.92/15,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.24

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