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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.02, 23,034.43 and 5,995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.02, 23,034.43 and 5,995.29 is: 8,992.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.02 : 23,034.43 = 5,995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.02/23,034.43 = 5,995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.02x = 23,034.43 × 5,995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.02x = 138,098,087.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,098,087.83/15,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.51

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