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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.98, 23,204.94 and 5,609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.98, 23,204.94 and 5,609.23 is: 8,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.98 : 23,204.94 = 5,609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.98/23,204.94 = 5,609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.98x = 23,204.94 × 5,609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.98x = 130,161,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,161,845.60/15,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.83

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