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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.82, 23,191.59 and 5,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.82, 23,191.59 and 5,070.18 is: 7,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.82 : 23,191.59 = 5,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.82/23,191.59 = 5,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.82x = 23,191.59 × 5,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.82x = 117,585,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,585,535.79/15,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.37

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