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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.25, 23,024.32 and 5,988.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.25, 23,024.32 and 5,988.54 is: 8,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.25 : 23,024.32 = 5,988.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.25/23,024.32 = 5,988.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.25x = 23,024.32 × 5,988.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.25x = 137,882,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,882,061.29/15,350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.40

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