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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.04, 23,212.96 and 5,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.04, 23,212.96 and 5,088 is: 7,630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.04 : 23,212.96 = 5,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.04/23,212.96 = 5,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.04x = 23,212.96 × 5,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.04x = 118,107,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,107,540.48/15,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.16

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