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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,351.60, 23,033.40 and 5,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,351.60, 23,033.40 and 5,992.44 is: 8,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,351.60 : 23,033.40 = 5,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,351.60/23,033.40 = 5,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,351.60x = 23,033.40 × 5,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,351.60x = 138,026,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,026,267.50/15,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.00

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