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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.76, 23,239.38 and 5,630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.76, 23,239.38 and 5,630.16 is: 8,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.76 : 23,239.38 = 5,630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.76/23,239.38 = 5,630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.76x = 23,239.38 × 5,630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.76x = 130,841,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,841,427.70/15,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.60

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