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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.67, 23,226.54 and 5,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.67, 23,226.54 and 5,616.10 is: 8,427.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.67 : 23,226.54 = 5,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.67/23,226.54 = 5,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.67x = 23,226.54 × 5,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.67x = 130,442,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,442,571.29/15,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,427.79

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