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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.18, 23,020.38 and 5,987.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.18, 23,020.38 and 5,987.93 is: 8,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.18 : 23,020.38 = 5,987.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.18/23,020.38 = 5,987.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.18x = 23,020.38 × 5,987.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.18x = 137,844,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,844,292.07/15,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.98

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