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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.87, 23,032.76 and 5,994.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.87, 23,032.76 and 5,994.51 is: 8,991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.87 : 23,032.76 = 5,994.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.87/23,032.76 = 5,994.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.87x = 23,032.76 × 5,994.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.87x = 138,069,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,069,993.80/15,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.94

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