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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.42, 23,008.86 and 5,476.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.42, 23,008.86 and 5,476.65 is: 8,216.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.42 : 23,008.86 = 5,476.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.42/23,008.86 = 5,476.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.42x = 23,008.86 × 5,476.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.42x = 126,011,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,011,473.12/15,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.49

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