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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.24, 23,189.58 and 5,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.24, 23,189.58 and 5,072.60 is: 7,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.24 : 23,189.58 = 5,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.24/23,189.58 = 5,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.24x = 23,189.58 × 5,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.24x = 117,631,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,631,463.51/15,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.17

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