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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.92, 23,033.85 and 5,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.92, 23,033.85 and 5,993.56 is: 8,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.92 : 23,033.85 = 5,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.92/23,033.85 = 5,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.92x = 23,033.85 × 5,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.92x = 138,054,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,054,762.01/15,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.50

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