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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.88, 23,211.96 and 5,613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.88, 23,211.96 and 5,613.21 is: 8,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.88 : 23,211.96 = 5,613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.88/23,211.96 = 5,613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.88x = 23,211.96 × 5,613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.88x = 130,293,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,293,605.99/15,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.23

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