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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.10, 23,465.68 and 5,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.10, 23,465.68 and 5,114.24 is: 7,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.10 : 23,465.68 = 5,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.10/23,465.68 = 5,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.10x = 23,465.68 × 5,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.10x = 120,009,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,009,119.28/15,645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.72

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