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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.35, 23,403.51 and 5,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.35, 23,403.51 and 5,214.10 is: 7,821.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.35 : 23,403.51 = 5,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.35/23,403.51 = 5,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.35x = 23,403.51 × 5,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.35x = 122,028,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,028,241.49/15,602.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.14

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