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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.92, 23,179.08 and 5,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.92, 23,179.08 and 5,064.72 is: 7,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.92 : 23,179.08 = 5,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.92/23,179.08 = 5,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.92x = 23,179.08 × 5,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.92x = 117,395,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,395,550.06/15,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.47

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