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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.42, 23,430.54 and 5,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.42, 23,430.54 and 5,232.08 is: 7,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.42 : 23,430.54 = 5,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.42/23,430.54 = 5,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.42x = 23,430.54 × 5,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.42x = 122,590,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,590,459.72/15,620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,848.09

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