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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.05, 23,181.96 and 5,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.05, 23,181.96 and 5,592.08 is: 8,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.05 : 23,181.96 = 5,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.05/23,181.96 = 5,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.05x = 23,181.96 × 5,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.05x = 129,635,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,635,374.88/15,450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.61

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