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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.38, 23,007.93 and 5,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.38, 23,007.93 and 5,474.44 is: 8,213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.38 : 23,007.93 = 5,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.38/23,007.93 = 5,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.38x = 23,007.93 × 5,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.38x = 125,955,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,955,454.26/15,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.39

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