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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.56, 23,003.04 and 5,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.56, 23,003.04 and 5,975.36 is: 8,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.56 : 23,003.04 = 5,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.56/23,003.04 = 5,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.56x = 23,003.04 × 5,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.56x = 137,451,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,451,445.09/15,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,958.83

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