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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.24, 23,030.34 and 5,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.24, 23,030.34 and 5,992.52 is: 8,988.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.24 : 23,030.34 = 5,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.24/23,030.34 = 5,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.24x = 23,030.34 × 5,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.24x = 138,009,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,009,773.06/15,354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.38

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