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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,484.21, 23,221.19 and 5,992.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,484.21, 23,221.19 and 5,992.13 is: 8,986.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,484.21 : 23,221.19 = 5,992.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,484.21/23,221.19 = 5,992.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,484.21x = 23,221.19 × 5,992.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,484.21x = 139,144,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,144,389.23/15,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.21

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