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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.20, 23,033.28 and 5,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.20, 23,033.28 and 5,994.84 is: 8,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.20 : 23,033.28 = 5,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.20/23,033.28 = 5,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.20x = 23,033.28 × 5,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.20x = 138,080,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,080,828.28/15,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.45

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