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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.06, 23,174.19 and 5,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.06, 23,174.19 and 5,058.18 is: 7,588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.06 : 23,174.19 = 5,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.06/23,174.19 = 5,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.06x = 23,174.19 × 5,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.06x = 117,219,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,219,224.37/15,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.45

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