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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.55, 23,197.49 and 5,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.55, 23,197.49 and 5,611.18 is: 8,411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.55 : 23,197.49 = 5,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.55/23,197.49 = 5,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.55x = 23,197.49 × 5,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.55x = 130,165,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,165,147.89/15,474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.57

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