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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.30, 23,016.26 and 5,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.30, 23,016.26 and 5,991.14 is: 8,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.30 : 23,016.26 = 5,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.30/23,016.26 = 5,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.30x = 23,016.26 × 5,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.30x = 137,893,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,893,685.99/15,353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.37

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