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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.26, 23,034.81 and 5,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.26, 23,034.81 and 5,995.52 is: 8,992.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.26 : 23,034.81 = 5,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.26/23,034.81 = 5,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.26x = 23,034.81 × 5,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.26x = 138,105,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,105,664.05/15,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.86

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