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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.32, 23,189.34 and 5,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.32, 23,189.34 and 5,068.68 is: 7,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.32 : 23,189.34 = 5,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.32/23,189.34 = 5,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.32x = 23,189.34 × 5,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.32x = 117,539,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,539,343.87/15,457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.12

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