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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.39, 23,214.87 and 5,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.39, 23,214.87 and 5,610.42 is: 8,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.39 : 23,214.87 = 5,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.39/23,214.87 = 5,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.39x = 23,214.87 × 5,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.39x = 130,245,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,245,170.95/15,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.09

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