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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.18, 23,184.09 and 5,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.18, 23,184.09 and 5,072.22 is: 7,609.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.18 : 23,184.09 = 5,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.18/23,184.09 = 5,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.18x = 23,184.09 × 5,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.18x = 117,594,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,594,804.98/15,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.75

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