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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.76, 23,244.78 and 5,630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.76, 23,244.78 and 5,630.74 is: 8,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.76 : 23,244.78 = 5,630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.76/23,244.78 = 5,630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.76x = 23,244.78 × 5,630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.76x = 130,885,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,885,312.54/15,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.43

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