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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.08, 23,011.95 and 5,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.08, 23,011.95 and 5,477.14 is: 8,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.08 : 23,011.95 = 5,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.08/23,011.95 = 5,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.08x = 23,011.95 × 5,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.08x = 126,039,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,039,671.82/15,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.43

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