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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.80, 23,163.06 and 5,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.80, 23,163.06 and 5,058.68 is: 7,585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.80 : 23,163.06 = 5,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.80/23,163.06 = 5,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.80x = 23,163.06 × 5,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.80x = 117,174,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,174,508.36/15,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.19

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