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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.47, 23,198.20 and 5,604.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.47, 23,198.20 and 5,604.73 is: 8,407.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.47 : 23,198.20 = 5,604.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.47/23,198.20 = 5,604.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.47x = 23,198.20 × 5,604.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.47x = 130,019,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,019,647.49/15,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.09

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