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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,446.70, 23,164.38 and 5,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,446.70, 23,164.38 and 5,056.02 is: 7,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,446.70 : 23,164.38 = 5,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,446.70/23,164.38 = 5,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,446.70x = 23,164.38 × 5,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,446.70x = 117,119,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,119,568.57/15,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.17

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