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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.08, 23,200.92 and 5,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.08, 23,200.92 and 5,610.96 is: 8,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.08 : 23,200.92 = 5,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.08/23,200.92 = 5,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.08x = 23,200.92 × 5,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.08x = 130,179,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,179,434.08/15,472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.83

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