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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.47, 23,033.86 and 5,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.47, 23,033.86 and 5,361.22 is: 8,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.47 : 23,033.86 = 5,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.47/23,033.86 = 5,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.47x = 23,033.86 × 5,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.47x = 123,489,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,489,606.30/15,355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.06

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