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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.48, 23,217.84 and 5,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.48, 23,217.84 and 5,090.04 is: 7,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.48 : 23,217.84 = 5,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.48/23,217.84 = 5,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.48x = 23,217.84 × 5,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.48x = 118,179,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,179,734.31/15,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,635.59

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