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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.77, 23,034.06 and 5,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.77, 23,034.06 and 5,995.04 is: 8,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.77 : 23,034.06 = 5,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.77/23,034.06 = 5,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.77x = 23,034.06 × 5,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.77x = 138,089,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,089,995.89/15,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.13

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