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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.94, 23,206.54 and 5,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.94, 23,206.54 and 5,610 is: 8,415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.94 : 23,206.54 = 5,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.94/23,206.54 = 5,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.94x = 23,206.54 × 5,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.94x = 130,188,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,188,689.40/15,470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.05

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