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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.40, 23,822.10 and 5,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.40, 23,822.10 and 5,494.20 is: 8,241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.40 : 23,822.10 = 5,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.40/23,822.10 = 5,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.40x = 23,822.10 × 5,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.40x = 130,883,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,883,381.82/15,881.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.30

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