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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,474.58, 23,204.67 and 5,613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,474.58, 23,204.67 and 5,613.46 is: 8,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474.58 : 23,204.67 = 5,613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474.58/23,204.67 = 5,613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474.58x = 23,204.67 × 5,613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474.58x = 130,258,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,258,486.86/15,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,417.58

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