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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,477.93, 23,214.06 and 5,087.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,477.93, 23,214.06 and 5,087.25 is: 7,629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,477.93 : 23,214.06 = 5,087.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,477.93/23,214.06 = 5,087.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,477.93x = 23,214.06 × 5,087.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,477.93x = 118,095,726.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,095,726.74/15,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.94

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