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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.53, 23,022.40 and 5,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.53, 23,022.40 and 5,989.27 is: 8,982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.53 : 23,022.40 = 5,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.53/23,022.40 = 5,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.53x = 23,022.40 × 5,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.53x = 137,887,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,887,339.70/15,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.00

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