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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.52, 23,410.02 and 5,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.52, 23,410.02 and 5,216 is: 7,825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.52 : 23,410.02 = 5,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.52/23,410.02 = 5,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.52x = 23,410.02 × 5,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.52x = 122,106,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,106,664.32/15,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.08

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