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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.54, 23,421.99 and 5,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.54, 23,421.99 and 5,084.61 is: 7,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.54 : 23,421.99 = 5,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.54/23,421.99 = 5,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.54x = 23,421.99 × 5,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.54x = 119,091,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,091,615.81/15,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.97

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