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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.34, 23,007.20 and 5,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.34, 23,007.20 and 5,475.62 is: 8,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.34 : 23,007.20 = 5,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.34/23,007.20 = 5,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.34x = 23,007.20 × 5,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.34x = 125,978,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,978,542.05/15,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.92

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