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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.48, 23,223.94 and 5,616.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.48, 23,223.94 and 5,616.53 is: 8,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.48 : 23,223.94 = 5,616.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.48/23,223.94 = 5,616.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.48x = 23,223.94 × 5,616.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.48x = 130,437,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,437,811.53/15,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.13

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