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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,356.91, 23,030.44 and 5,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,356.91, 23,030.44 and 5,994.66 is: 8,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356.91 : 23,030.44 = 5,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356.91/23,030.44 = 5,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356.91x = 23,030.44 × 5,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356.91x = 138,059,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059,657.45/15,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.07

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