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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.48, 23,205.69 and 5,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.48, 23,205.69 and 5,609.73 is: 8,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.48 : 23,205.69 = 5,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.48/23,205.69 = 5,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.48x = 23,205.69 × 5,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.48x = 130,177,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,177,655.36/15,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.59

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