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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.52, 23,026.60 and 5,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.52, 23,026.60 and 5,353.40 is: 8,031.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.52 : 23,026.60 = 5,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.52/23,026.60 = 5,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.52x = 23,026.60 × 5,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.52x = 123,270,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,270,740.66/15,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.44

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