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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.60, 23,421.96 and 5,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.60, 23,421.96 and 5,227.44 is: 7,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.60 : 23,421.96 = 5,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.60/23,421.96 = 5,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.60x = 23,421.96 × 5,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.60x = 122,436,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,436,890.58/15,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.68

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