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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.28, 23,203.32 and 5,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.28, 23,203.32 and 5,084.24 is: 7,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.28 : 23,203.32 = 5,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.28/23,203.32 = 5,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.28x = 23,203.32 × 5,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.28x = 117,971,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,971,247.68/15,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.21

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