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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.89, 23,010.18 and 5,475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.89, 23,010.18 and 5,475.95 is: 8,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.89 : 23,010.18 = 5,475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.89/23,010.18 = 5,475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.89x = 23,010.18 × 5,475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.89x = 126,002,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,002,480.12/15,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.65

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