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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.16, 23,203.72 and 5,608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.16, 23,203.72 and 5,608.43 is: 8,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.16 : 23,203.72 = 5,608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.16/23,203.72 = 5,608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.16x = 23,203.72 × 5,608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.16x = 130,136,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,136,309.32/15,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.63

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