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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.43, 23,182.97 and 5,071.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.43, 23,182.97 and 5,071.47 is: 7,608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.43 : 23,182.97 = 5,071.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.43/23,182.97 = 5,071.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.43x = 23,182.97 × 5,071.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.43x = 117,571,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,571,711.51/15,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.62

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