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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.90, 23,035.62 and 5,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.90, 23,035.62 and 5,503.25 is: 8,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.90 : 23,035.62 = 5,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.90/23,035.62 = 5,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.90x = 23,035.62 × 5,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.90x = 126,770,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,770,660.59/15,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.97

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