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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.08, 23,180.96 and 5,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.08, 23,180.96 and 5,071.12 is: 7,607.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.08 : 23,180.96 = 5,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.08/23,180.96 = 5,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.08x = 23,180.96 × 5,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.08x = 117,553,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,553,429.88/15,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.61

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