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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.48, 23,223.84 and 5,094.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.48, 23,223.84 and 5,094.04 is: 7,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.48 : 23,223.84 = 5,094.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.48/23,223.84 = 5,094.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.48x = 23,223.84 × 5,094.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.48x = 118,303,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,303,169.91/15,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.59

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