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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.46, 23,184.48 and 5,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.46, 23,184.48 and 5,588.09 is: 8,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.46 : 23,184.48 = 5,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.46/23,184.48 = 5,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.46x = 23,184.48 × 5,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.46x = 129,556,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,556,921.38/15,451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.77

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