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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,472.92, 23,209.35 and 5,612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,472.92, 23,209.35 and 5,612.16 is: 8,418.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,472.92 : 23,209.35 = 5,612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,472.92/23,209.35 = 5,612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,472.92x = 23,209.35 × 5,612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,472.92x = 130,254,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,254,585.70/15,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.23

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