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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.32, 23,225.34 and 5,092.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.32, 23,225.34 and 5,092.68 is: 7,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.32 : 23,225.34 = 5,092.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.32/23,225.34 = 5,092.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.32x = 23,225.34 × 5,092.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.32x = 118,279,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,279,224.51/15,481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.13

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