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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.68, 23,186.34 and 5,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.68, 23,186.34 and 5,073.72 is: 7,612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.68 : 23,186.34 = 5,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.68/23,186.34 = 5,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.68x = 23,186.34 × 5,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.68x = 117,640,996.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,640,996.98/15,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,612.00

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