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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.98, 23,007.41 and 5,476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.98, 23,007.41 and 5,476.25 is: 8,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.98 : 23,007.41 = 5,476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.98/23,007.41 = 5,476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.98x = 23,007.41 × 5,476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.98x = 125,994,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,994,329.01/15,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.60

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