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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.68, 23,207.09 and 5,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.68, 23,207.09 and 5,079 is: 7,619.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.68 : 23,207.09 = 5,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.68/23,207.09 = 5,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.68x = 23,207.09 × 5,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.68x = 117,868,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,868,784.72/15,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.34

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