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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.08, 23,251.24 and 5,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.08, 23,251.24 and 5,642.40 is: 8,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.08 : 23,251.24 = 5,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.08/23,251.24 = 5,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.08x = 23,251.24 × 5,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.08x = 131,192,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,192,796.58/15,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,458.55

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