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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.08, 23,217.42 and 5,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.08, 23,217.42 and 5,621.96 is: 8,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.08 : 23,217.42 = 5,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.08/23,217.42 = 5,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.08x = 23,217.42 × 5,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.08x = 130,527,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,527,406.54/15,483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.33

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