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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.06, 23,416.20 and 5,223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.06, 23,416.20 and 5,223.38 is: 7,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.06 : 23,416.20 = 5,223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.06/23,416.20 = 5,223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.06x = 23,416.20 × 5,223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.06x = 122,311,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,311,593.68/15,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.43

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