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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.25, 23,022.83 and 5,987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.25, 23,022.83 and 5,987.54 is: 8,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.25 : 23,022.83 = 5,987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.25/23,022.83 = 5,987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.25x = 23,022.83 × 5,987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.25x = 137,849,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,849,970.49/15,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,980.90

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