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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.98, 23,004.41 and 5,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.98, 23,004.41 and 5,474.25 is: 8,212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.98 : 23,004.41 = 5,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.98/23,004.41 = 5,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.98x = 23,004.41 × 5,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.98x = 125,931,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,931,864.07/15,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.60

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