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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.09, 23,034.79 and 5,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.09, 23,034.79 and 5,361.84 is: 8,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.09 : 23,034.79 = 5,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.09/23,034.79 = 5,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.09x = 23,034.79 × 5,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.09x = 123,508,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,508,858.41/15,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.99

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