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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.52, 23,030.69 and 5,992.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.52, 23,030.69 and 5,992.79 is: 8,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.52 : 23,030.69 = 5,992.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.52/23,030.69 = 5,992.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.52x = 23,030.69 × 5,992.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.52x = 138,017,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,017,943.61/15,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.75

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