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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.12, 23,195.28 and 5,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.12, 23,195.28 and 5,076.80 is: 7,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.12 : 23,195.28 = 5,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.12/23,195.28 = 5,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.12x = 23,195.28 × 5,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.12x = 117,757,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,757,797.50/15,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.41

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