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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.50, 23,213.79 and 5,088.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.50, 23,213.79 and 5,088.06 is: 7,632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.50 : 23,213.79 = 5,088.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.50/23,213.79 = 5,088.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.50x = 23,213.79 × 5,088.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.50x = 118,113,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,113,156.35/15,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.27

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