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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.06, 23,220.03 and 5,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.06, 23,220.03 and 5,619.30 is: 8,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.06 : 23,220.03 = 5,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.06/23,220.03 = 5,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.06x = 23,220.03 × 5,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.06x = 130,480,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,480,314.58/15,480.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.93

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