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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.70, 23,274.45 and 5,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.70, 23,274.45 and 5,652.30 is: 8,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.70 : 23,274.45 = 5,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.70/23,274.45 = 5,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.70x = 23,274.45 × 5,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.70x = 131,554,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,554,173.74/15,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.42

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