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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.44, 23,036.52 and 5,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.44, 23,036.52 and 5,493.50 is: 8,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.44 : 23,036.52 = 5,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.44/23,036.52 = 5,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.44x = 23,036.52 × 5,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.44x = 126,551,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,551,122.62/15,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.99

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