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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.50, 23,204.44 and 5,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.50, 23,204.44 and 5,614.50 is: 8,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.50 : 23,204.44 = 5,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.50/23,204.44 = 5,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.50x = 23,204.44 × 5,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.50x = 130,281,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,281,328.38/15,476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.01

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