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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.81, 23,417.33 and 5,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.81, 23,417.33 and 5,224.13 is: 7,834.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.81 : 23,417.33 = 5,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.81/23,417.33 = 5,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.81x = 23,417.33 × 5,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.81x = 122,335,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,335,032.97/15,614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.55

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