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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.09, 23,005.64 and 5,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.09, 23,005.64 and 5,475.08 is: 8,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.09 : 23,005.64 = 5,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.09/23,005.64 = 5,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.09x = 23,005.64 × 5,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.09x = 125,957,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,957,749.59/15,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.63

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