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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.60, 23,209.46 and 5,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.60, 23,209.46 and 5,614.20 is: 8,419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.60 : 23,209.46 = 5,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.60/23,209.46 = 5,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.60x = 23,209.46 × 5,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.60x = 130,302,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,302,550.33/15,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.33

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