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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.92, 23,035.36 and 5,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.92, 23,035.36 and 5,994.56 is: 8,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.92 : 23,035.36 = 5,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.92/23,035.36 = 5,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.92x = 23,035.36 × 5,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.92x = 138,086,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,086,847.64/15,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.00

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