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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.84, 23,176.08 and 5,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.84, 23,176.08 and 5,063.16 is: 7,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.84 : 23,176.08 = 5,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.84/23,176.08 = 5,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.84x = 23,176.08 × 5,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.84x = 117,344,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,344,201.21/15,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,593.21

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