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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.04, 23,218.80 and 5,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.04, 23,218.80 and 5,092 is: 7,636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.04 : 23,218.80 = 5,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.04/23,218.80 = 5,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.04x = 23,218.80 × 5,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.04x = 118,230,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,230,129.60/15,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,636.11

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