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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.97, 23,025.51 and 5,489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.97, 23,025.51 and 5,489.76 is: 8,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.97 : 23,025.51 = 5,489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.97/23,025.51 = 5,489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.97x = 23,025.51 × 5,489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.97x = 126,404,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,404,523.78/15,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.30

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