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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,486.44, 23,233.26 and 5,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,486.44, 23,233.26 and 5,097.80 is: 7,647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,486.44 : 23,233.26 = 5,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,486.44/23,233.26 = 5,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,486.44x = 23,233.26 × 5,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,486.44x = 118,438,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,438,512.83/15,486.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.89

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