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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.72, 23,005.28 and 5,476.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.72, 23,005.28 and 5,476.59 is: 8,214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.72 : 23,005.28 = 5,476.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.72/23,005.28 = 5,476.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.72x = 23,005.28 × 5,476.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.72x = 125,990,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,990,500.09/15,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.96

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