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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.00, 23,023.95 and 5,988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.00, 23,023.95 and 5,988.29 is: 8,982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.00 : 23,023.95 = 5,988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.00/23,023.95 = 5,988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.00x = 23,023.95 × 5,988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.00x = 137,873,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,873,974.43/15,350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.02

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