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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.04, 23,020.20 and 5,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.04, 23,020.20 and 5,483.70 is: 8,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.04 : 23,020.20 = 5,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.04/23,020.20 = 5,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.04x = 23,020.20 × 5,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.04x = 126,235,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,235,870.74/15,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.81

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