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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.16, 23,217.69 and 5,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.16, 23,217.69 and 5,615.22 is: 8,424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.16 : 23,217.69 = 5,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.16/23,217.69 = 5,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.16x = 23,217.69 × 5,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.16x = 130,372,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,372,513.78/15,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.08

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