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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.49, 23,007.83 and 5,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.49, 23,007.83 and 5,348.02 is: 8,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.49 : 23,007.83 = 5,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.49/23,007.83 = 5,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.49x = 23,007.83 × 5,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.49x = 123,046,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,046,335.00/15,343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.45

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