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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.93, 23,006.43 and 5,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.93, 23,006.43 and 5,472.56 is: 8,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.93 : 23,006.43 = 5,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.93/23,006.43 = 5,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.93x = 23,006.43 × 5,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.93x = 125,904,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,904,126.08/15,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.75

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