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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.02, 23,198.27 and 5,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.02, 23,198.27 and 5,606.06 is: 8,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.02 : 23,198.27 = 5,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.02/23,198.27 = 5,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.02x = 23,198.27 × 5,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.02x = 130,050,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,050,749.49/15,469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.17

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