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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.92, 23,176.08 and 5,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.92, 23,176.08 and 5,062.72 is: 7,594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.92 : 23,176.08 = 5,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.92/23,176.08 = 5,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.92x = 23,176.08 × 5,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.92x = 117,334,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,334,003.74/15,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,594.47

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