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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.18, 23,188.59 and 5,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.18, 23,188.59 and 5,075.22 is: 7,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.18 : 23,188.59 = 5,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.18/23,188.59 = 5,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.18x = 23,188.59 × 5,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.18x = 117,687,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,687,195.74/15,456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.25

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