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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.59, 23,008.11 and 5,344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.59, 23,008.11 and 5,344.85 is: 8,014.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.59 : 23,008.11 = 5,344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.59/23,008.11 = 5,344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.59x = 23,008.11 × 5,344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.59x = 122,974,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,974,781.69/15,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.73

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