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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.84, 23,007.94 and 5,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.84, 23,007.94 and 5,476.12 is: 8,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.84 : 23,007.94 = 5,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.84/23,007.94 = 5,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.84x = 23,007.94 × 5,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.84x = 125,994,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,994,240.39/15,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.67

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