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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.29, 23,031.03 and 5,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.29, 23,031.03 and 5,995.04 is: 8,990.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.29 : 23,031.03 = 5,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.29/23,031.03 = 5,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.29x = 23,031.03 × 5,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.29x = 138,071,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,071,946.09/15,357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.65

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